"Magic Sand" use at Council
Council has been advised that at least one of the “magic sand” products that have been recalled by some retailers are included in one of our sensory play kits located in Marton. This sand has been used as part of the Tākaro Tairongo – Sensory Play Programme at the Marton RSA and Citizens Memorial Hall.
November 19, 2025
We are now contacting all those people that we know of who may have come into contact with the “magic sand”, both staff and members of the public. If you have come into contact with any of our “magic sand” products and you wish to let us know, please call us on 0800 422 522 so that we can get your details.
Council has secured these products so that there’s no immediate risk of exposure to anyone else and we’re now working to dispose of the “magic sand” in a safe way. We will also be notifying Worksafe once we have all the relevant information needed. We will also be coming up with a plan to appropriately clean and/or dispose of any of our equipment or surfaces that have come into contact with “magic sand”.
If you or your whānau/family have come into contact with “magic sand” at home, Central Demolition are offering an at cost disposal service. All “magic sand” products must be sealed in their containers and wrapped in two plastic rubbish bags, and labelled as “Asbestos Contaminated Material”. Keep any receipts to claim expenses.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF “MAGIC SAND” IN GENERAL RUBBISH OR AT OUR TRANSFER STATIONS.
Once secure, we encourage people to contact your retailer for a refund under the Consumer Guarantees Act, the act covers damage caused by a faulty product.
For further advice call the MBIE Consumer line 0508 426 678.