Ian Caplin

Ian Caplin

spokesman New Zealand

Ian Caplin is a spokesman for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) in New Zealand, where he has recently raised concerns about the significant risks posed by approximately 28,000 banned Serene model S2068 heaters still in homes, highlighting the potential for increased fire incidents as these units age.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
39,912
Power
1,604$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 7.00 0.05% +10% 67,886,011 35,644 $2,700,000 1,418$
New Zealand 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 4,822,233 4,267 $210,000 186$
Totals 2 72,708,244 39,911 $2,910,000 1,604$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Ian Caplin is the MBIE Product Safety Spokesperson who confirmed the positive results for asbestos contamination. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Coloured sand products test positive for asbestos contamination as more products recalled

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ian Caplin is the ministry’s product safety spokesperson who confirmed the recall of contaminated sand products. 7

The Guardian: Schools close in New Zealand after play sand recalled over asbestos fears | New Zealand

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ian Caplin urged those who had bought the products to act immediately regarding the asbestos risk. 5

BBC: Australian schools shut over asbestos risk in children's sand

New Zealand New Zealand: Ian Caplin is a spokesman for MBIE who provided information about the risks associated with banned heaters. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: 28,000 banned heaters still in New Zealand homes pose ‘significant risk to lives and property’