59143 (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:	59143 (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_59143_2025
Document guid:	505f3b99-f982-416a-9c7a-bc9dca8faee7

59143 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister agree with Professors Shaw and Sims about the need for legislation requiring asbestos testing of potentially contaminated products for importation into New Zealand at the border, undertaken or overseen by a regulator?

Hon Scott Simpson: It is too early to say whether legislation will be required. However, this is something I am actively considering as part of the wider response to the issue.