57498 (2025). Hon Jan Tinetti to the Minister of Education

Written Question

Published date: 19 Jan 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	57498 (2025)
Question asked:	09 Dec 2025
Member asking:	Hon Jan Tinetti
Portfolio:	Minister of Education
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	21 Dec 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_57498_2025
Document guid:	e2c3f6df-9593-42d5-8d41-5bc082213d63

57498 (2025). Hon Jan Tinetti to the Minister of Education: Is the Ministry of Education working with the Ministry for the Environment or WorkSafe NZ to assess and mitigate risks related to asbestos contamination in educational settings?

Hon Erica Stanford: The Ministry of Education has worked with WorkSafe NZ to develop step by step guidance for schools and Early Learning Services. Further information is available at: https://www.education.govt.nz/news/asbestos-coloured-sand Assessment of asbestos contamination should only be undertaken by a licenced asbestos assessor.