Kmart’s new Christmas collection is dividing shoppers on both sides of the Tasman. The retailer released in September its annual range of Christmas décor, clothing and homeware, much to the delight - and chagrin - of its Kiwi and Australian customers. The response to the collection has been mostly positive on New Zealand social media, with several shoppers sharing their favourite products in the popular Facebook group, Kmart & The Warehouse Hacks & Décor NZ.

However, Aussies have had a bone to pick with the colourful Christmas sweaters. Taking to her TikTok last month, Australian content creator @tootushi shared a video of the new range in-store - including the patterned Christmas-themed cardigans, sweater vests, and crew-neck jumpers..