Dozens of schools contact Ministry of Education over asbestos-contaminated sand
Friday 14 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated In this story Ministry of Education, Creatistics, Educational Colours
Nearly 60 schools and early childhood centres have reported using recalled rainbow and coloured play sands containing tremolite asbestos. The Ministry of Education confirmed that seven facilities have closed due to the contamination. Educational Colours and Creatistics have recalled their products following lab testing.
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