16880 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 10 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	16880 (2026)
Question asked:	20 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Cameron Brewer
Answer received:	04 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_16880_2026
Document guid:	5bc9dc41-9460-4b04-8ef7-ffbad7441df9

16880 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Why does New Zealand continue to rely on voluntary guidance for curtain blind safety when comparable jurisdictions have implemented mandatory standards to protect children?

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