59118 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 09 Feb 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	59118 (2025)
Question asked:	16 Dec 2025
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Scott Simpson
Answer received:	02 Feb 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_59118_2025
Document guid:	7c291eff-c6c9-4898-8133-e8ab5559e229

59118 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Further to 54321, has the Minister issued a statement on, or after, 11 November to warn consumers of the risk of asbestos contamination in coloured sand consumer products and draw attention to official advice?

Hon Scott Simpson: No. Relevant agencies, including Health New Zealand and MBIE, have published guidance for consumers.