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Auckland school returns positive test results for asbestos in play sand

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Auckland school returns positive test results for asbestos in play sand

West Auckland's Matipo School says a small number of coloured play-sand samples tested positive for asbestos. Recalled sand products sold in NZ and Australia; about 40 schools have closed or planned closures. Air-quality testing and professional decontamination underway; Nelson's Enner Glynn School also closed four classrooms.

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