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 sand contamination also affecting New Zealand, after 70 Australian schools close
Early childhood centres and schools in New Zealand are following Australia’s lead and hurrying to remove and dispose…
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…
Rolleston’s Clearview Primary and Waitaha School, announce closure after asbestos found in Kmart Magic Sand products
“The board understands that this will be distressing and inconvenient for our school community, however our primary concern…
Nervous parents want answers after asbestos found in kids’ magic sand products
“I think he’s probably going to be fine, but just to be safe, I’m going to have him…
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…
How battery recycling could provide a cleaner source of critical minerals
Those mines are the dirty underbelly of the renewable energy transition. But once a hunk of metal is…
Thousands expected to attempt Guinness World Record for sand sculpture building in Ruakākā
“We’re doing it this weekend because our young people have been learning about healthy oceans and schools, and…