Retail giant Kmart is set to open its largest New Zealand store in Auckland’s Westgate in 2026.
The store will span 6700 square metres at the Maki Place Retail Centre on Maki St in Westgate — making it the largest Kmart store in the country by surpassing the 5000 square metre Manukau Supa Centa Store.
Kmart Australia and New Zealand chief executive John Gualtieri said the opening was a testament to the “strong traction the Kmart brand has achieved amongst New Zealand consumers”.
“As New Zealanders continue to face rising household costs, providing access to great value products at the lowest prices has never been more important to our customers.
“After more than a decade of searching, we are delighted to have found the perfect home for our most ambitious store launch yet in New Zealand.”
Set to open in 2026, the 24-hour Kmart Westgate would be the 28th Kmart store in New Zealand and would employ more than 240 local community members.
Mark Gunton, chairman of NZRPG, added: “The signing of Kmart at Westgate is a milestone achievement that has been years in the making.
“We have consistently received community feedback asking for a Kmart in Westgate, and we are thrilled to finally deliver on that promise.”
