59144 (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:	59144 (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_59144_2025
Document guid:	f607e913-b218-428b-a730-a1a9879759a5

59144 (2025). Arena Williams to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: Does the Minister agree with Professors Shaw and Sims that there is a need for asbestos testing in products at risk of contamination at the border to reduce the risk of them entering New Zealand and adversely affecting New Zealanders’ health?

Hon Scott Simpson: It is too early to say what measures should be implemented, if any.