Enter your information below and we'll overnight a comprehensive information packet FREE of charge.
First Name:

Last Name:

Telephone:

Email:

 Address:

City:

State:

Zip:
Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with mesothelioma?
Yes No

New Zealand Soldiers May Have Been Exposed to Asbestos

New Zealand authorities are conducting multiple investigations to determine whether or not soldiers who have been training in a building in Manawatu were exposed to asbestos.

According to an article in New Zealand News, soldiers have been training in the Longburn Freezing Works building about 3 to 4 times a year for the last 10 years, said an army official. The building was discovered to be contaminated with asbestos after a fire took place there last year.

Upon discovery of the toxic mineral, the Manawatu District Council deemed the freezing works to be "a dangerous building" and ordered its demolition, which was to take place by last October.

Army Public Relations Officer Paul Stein said the army was not aware of the asbestos problem until last month, when they were told that building owner, Ken Thurston, had not complied with the council's demolition order.

The report, says Stein, prompted the army to begin "an internal investigation to find out if or when they had ever been told of the asbestos." In the meantime, Stein says he is not aware of any soldiers currently experiencing asbestos-related medical problems.

"But then that's what the whole investigation is looking at. And from the reading I've been doing asbestos exposure can take many years to come through."

Stein also said the army would investigate whether or not the building was actually safe even before the fire occurred, exposing the presence of asbestos.

Thank you for visiting this website which is created for the benefit of the general public. This website and its content are produced and sponsored by the law firm of James F. Early, LLC (James F. Early, Esq.). This website is devoted to the needs of people diagnosed with mesothelioma; nonetheless it may be considered attorney advertising. The content contained herein was not prepared by medical professionals and it is not intended, nor should it be considered, as a substitute for medical advice. The information provided on this website is intended as educational material, designed solely to support, and not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her healthcare professional. Additionally, neither visiting this website nor viewing its content is intended, and shall not be considered, to create an attorney-client relationship. An attorney-client relationship can only be created by mutual agreement and consent of the prospective client and the attorney. Neither the transmission nor receipt of this website material will create an attorney-client relationship between sender and receiver. The material contained herein is general in nature and may not apply to your particular factual or legal circumstances. Online readers should not act on this information without seeking professional counsel and advice. Please read our disclaimer for more information.