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Call for government to pay for asbestos clean up in schools

Call for government to pay for asbestos clean up in schools

Update: 2025-11-21
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The head of the Principal's Federation is calling for the government to pay for asbestos testing and clean-ups in schools after a contamination scare with kids play sand. Retail giant Kmart has sold 67,000 units of the potentially asbestos laced sand. It's being recalled along with 4000 unites of other similar products. President of the New Zealand Principals' Federation Leanne Otene spoke to Lisa Owen.
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Call for government to pay for asbestos clean up in schools

Call for government to pay for asbestos clean up in schools