Coloured play sand asbestos scare grows as more Kmart products recalled
“The release of respirable asbestos fibres is unlikely to occur in its current state, unless the sand is…
Coloured sand products test positive for asbestos contamination as more products recalled
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Central Hawke’s Bay libraries close after use of recalled magic sand
“Our Waste Team says if you have the recalled coloured sand, place it in a sealed clear container…
Asbestos scare: Recall closes Bay of Plenty schools after contaminated play sand found
“While we expect the risk to be low, we will only reopen once we receive formal confirmation that…
Asbestos scare: Schools and early learning centres shut after sand recall
On Saturday, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) issued a recall for four Kmart products –…
Nearly 250 schools, early learning centres contact Education Ministry over asbestos in play sand
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary shared on Facebook said it would be closed today, tomorrow and possibly Wednesday while its…
Asbestos detected in Kmart Magic Sand prompts urgent recall warning
There’s been no safe lower limit of exposure identified with certainty, with all exposure thought to add to…
Education Ministry confirms closures as asbestos scare spreads to schools
“We are recommending they contact Healthline with any health concerns they may have about their children who may…
Asbestos fears: 30 schools and 30 early childhood services raise alarm over potentially contaminated sand
“So far today, we’ve been contacted by around 30 schools and 30 early childhood services from around the…
Lawson to start seventh on the grid for São Paulo GP
Kiwi Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson has secured seventh on the grid for the São Paulo Grand Prix…