33167 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 24 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	33167 (2026)
Question asked:	23 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Cameron Brewer
Answer received:
Status:	Awaiting Answer
Reply type:	Question
Document ID:	WQ_33167_2026
Document guid:	f4f6fbb6-112d-4bdb-b213-ee34c81bb324

33167 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Is the Minister aware of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) research that found 90% of craft sand samples did release asbestos into the air when played with; if so, what actions, if any, did he take when he learned of this?

Cameron Brewer: Reply due: 03 Aug 2026