Schools and early learning centres contact ministry over asbestos sand recall
Monday 17 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 5 reports · updated In this story Ministry of Education, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Kmart
Hundreds of schools and early learning centres have contacted the Ministry of Education following the recall of Kmart magic sand containing tremolite asbestos. At least seven schools have closed to undergo contamination testing. The country's largest teachers' union has called for an urgent investigation into the matter.
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