Two more coloured sand products found to contain asbestos
Monday 24 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has identified asbestos in two additional coloured sand products. Approximately 1,300 units of these products were sold at discount stores across New Zealand. Testing remains ongoing as part of an interagency response to potential contamination in play sand.
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