Asbestos in Sand: What Now? | Christchurch News

Asbestos found in Kmart and The Warehouse play sand has sparked panic and cleanup costs for schools and parents — one couple even got $15K back from Kmart. Experts warn against fear, noting asbestos-related illness takes decades to manifest, often after memories fade. A Canterbury University professor proposes a national registry for exposed individuals, offering free, regular health checks to catch diseases early — a system already working in Australia. While risk is hard to quantify, fibers can become airborne during play, making proactive monitoring essential. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5b74cbe5a24f7c00