Hannah FilmerJournalist·NZ Herald·2 Jul, 2026 08:22 PM3 mins to read‌Former lawyer and mum Elle Chrisp is taking Kmart to the disputes tribunal over the toxic sand. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYA parent whose children unknowingly played with asbestos-contaminated sand says she hopes there’s some urgency after a study uncovered real health risks.A ban of coloured children’s sand is on the cards after an AUT study confirmed yesterday that airborne fibres could be released during play.

Christchurch parent Elle Chrisp,