30284 (2026). Arena Williams to the Associate Minister of Housing

Written Question

Published date: 16 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	30284 (2026)
Question asked:	01 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Associate Minister of Housing
Minister replying:	Hon Tama Potaka
Answer received:	12 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_30284_2026
Document guid:	d8208ff8-9c08-4813-8adb-b653a23b8b67

30284 (2026). Arena Williams to the Associate Minister of Housing: Will the Government's announcement of mandatory safety standards for corded blinds apply to existing blinds in Kainga Ora houses?

Hon Tama Potaka: While Kāinga Ora does not routinely install blinds in its homes, where blinds are installed, it will work to comply with any changes to mandatory safety standards for blinds.