Terror under the tree - the toys that can kill
Dec 07, 2025•21 min•Ep. 1496
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Episode description
Between the high cost of living and a slew of toys failing safety tests, buying Christmas presents for kids is fraught
How to shop for your kids this Christmas, in the wake of the asbestos-contaminated sand, toy recalls, and children's products failing safety tests
Guests:
- Gemma Rasmussen - Consumer NZ head of research and advocacy
- Mareta Hunt - Safekids Aotearoa Poutokomanawa/Director
Learn More:
- Toy safety tips
- More about recent tests of toys from Shein, Ali Express, eBay and Amazon here and here
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