A brief history of asbestos in New Zealand

Imported asbestos over the course of 40 years was predominantly Canadian chrysotile, with small amounts of Australian or South African crocidolite.

James Hardie established an asbestos-cement factory in Penrose in 1938. Production continued until 1987, although from 1983 asbestos was only used in pipes.
Chrysotile was mined in Takaka from 1952-1963.
Fletchers established a factory in Riccarton in 1943 (Durock Industries) which closed in 1974.

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A brief history of asbestos in New Zealand

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