Ombudsman complaint lodged over asbestos-contaminated play sand

Tuesday 23 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 23 Dec 2025, 5:51pm

In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

Human rights lawyer Sophie Bradwell-Pollak has requested an urgent Ombudsman investigation into the response to asbestos-contaminated play sand. The complaint alleges multiple failures and a lack of substantial response from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment regarding the importation and sale of coloured sand.

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1. RNZTue 23 Dec 2025, 5:23pm

   Human rights lawyer lodges Ombudsman complaint over asbestos sand (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 23 Dec 2025, 5:51pm

   Complaint to Ombudsman over asbestos sand (opens in new tab)