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October 2026

• 27 OctSand-related toys must undergo asbestos testing before sale in New Zealand

September 2026

• 9 SepKmart to open largest New Zealand store at Westgate

August 2026

• 18 AugKmart ordered to compensate Christchurch couple over asbestos-contaminated sand

December 2025

• 22 Dec 2025Two people arrested following alleged Kmart theft in Botany
• 8 Dec 2025Kmart recalls sensory sand sets due to asbestos risk
• 8 Dec 2025Safety concerns rise over toy recalls and asbestos contamination
• 4 Dec 2025Kmart cancels recall for three magic sand products
• 3 Dec 2025Kmart sand product recalled after testing positive for asbestos

November 2025

• 22 Nov 2025Kmart recalls Anko Pop and Surprise Playset over choking risk
• 20 Nov 2025Kmart sold 67,000 units of potentially asbestos-laced play sand+3
• 20 Nov 2025Ministry of Education supplied asbestos-tainted sand to schools
• 20 Nov 2025Authorities test sand products for asbestos following three brand recalls
• 18 Nov 2025Bay of Plenty schools close following asbestos-contaminated sand recall
• 18 Nov 2025Schools and centres contact Ministry after asbestos found in play sand
• 17 Nov 2025Schools close following asbestos recall in coloured sand
• 17 Nov 2025Schools and early learning centres contact ministry over asbestos sand recall
• 17 Nov 2025Christchurch and Dunedin schools close for asbestos testing
• 16 Nov 2025Canterbury schools close following asbestos detection in Kmart sand products
• 15 Nov 2025Kmart sand products recalled after asbestos is detected+1
• 13 Nov 2025Rotorua supermarkets reject Kmart's trolley bond system

September 2025

• 19 Sep 2025ANKO portable blender recalled over risk of self-activation

August 2025

• 29 Aug 2025Kmart recalls Toy Mania 3D Mini Animal Toys over choking hazard
• 14 Aug 2025Kmart NZ warned over unsubstantiated sustainable cotton claims

May 2025

• 14 May 2025Anko heated elbow wrap recalled due to burn risk

March 2025

• 19 Mar 2025Kmart recalls Anko glass pickle jars due to explosion risk

January 2025

• 8 Jan 2025Christchurch mother warns of sexual comments on toy walkie-talkies

November 2024

• 27 Nov 2024Kmart New Zealand revenue nears $1 billion mark