Rotorua supermarkets reject Kmart's trolley bond system
Thursday 13 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story Rotorua Lakes Council, Kmart
Rotorua supermarkets have decided not to adopt Kmart's 50c trolley bond system. While Kmart introduced the deposit earlier this month, local retailers have ruled out the measure. Meanwhile, a council bylaw introduced in August has reportedly halved the number of abandoned trolleys requiring retrieval.