12958 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 24 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	12958 (2026)
Question asked:	07 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Cameron Brewer
Answer received:	20 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_12958_2026
Document guid:	1513df58-f615-4b07-b7e7-d8319119b513

12958 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Is the Minister aware that other countries have implemented mandatory safety standards for window coverings with cords aimed at preventing child strangulation, and if so, what specific reasons, if any, prevent New Zealand from adopting similar mandatory regulations?

Cameron Brewer: Yes. I am currently considering advice from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on the response to the safety of corded window coverings.