Kmart ordered to compensate Christchurch couple over asbestos-contaminated sand
Tuesday 18 August 2026 · 4 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Kmart, Consumer NZ, Disputes Tribunal
The Disputes Tribunal has ordered Kmart to pay $15,185 to a Christchurch family. The ruling follows the discovery of tremolite asbestos in coloured play sand purchased for the couple's twins. The Tribunal found the product was unsafe and failed to meet consumer guarantee standards.