57496 (2025). Hon Jan Tinetti to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Written Question

Published date: 22 Dec 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	57496 (2025)
Question asked:	09 Dec 2025
Member asking:	Hon Jan Tinetti
Portfolio:	Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
Minister replying:	Hon Brooke van Velden
Answer received:	16 Dec 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_57496_2025
Document guid:	c6e7f9df-634f-4548-973f-4bef92b81366

57496 (2025). Hon Jan Tinetti to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the potential presence of asbestos in play sand sold or used in New Zealand?

Hon Brooke van Velden: I have received regular updates from WorkSafe New Zealand since the issue was confirmed.