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4 things to avoid buying at Kmart

Updated November 2026
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By Kate Harvey

Writer | Kaituhi

Anyone who has walked into Kmart for one thing and walked out with a bunch of extras knows there are a lot of bargains to be found.

But not everything with Kmart’s Anko brand on it is gold. Our testing uncovered these four duds. If you’re a Consumer NZ member, you can also see our list of 7 of the best things to buy at Kmart.

4 products to avoid




The best things to buy at Kmart

Sometimes, despite costing a lot less than the other products we’re testing, Kmart products come out on top.

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