Heinz Wattie’s returns to profit for first time since 2021, despite 10% revenue drop in 2025 results
Employee costs fell, decreasing from $129.4m in 2024 to $116.1m in 2025. This included restructuring costs and termination…
Parliamentary briefing launched into McCain and Heinz Wattie’s plant closures
The confirmation came three days after McCain announced it would shut its Hastings vegetable processing plant in 2027.…
What would Hastings look like if Heinz Wattie’s closed? – Nick Stewart
There is a saying: “The truth is like a lion. You don’t have to defend it. Let it…
Greens call for ‘urgent inquiry’ into Heinz Wattie’s and McCain plant closures
A harvester collecting sweetcorn for McCain in Hastings. The confirmation came three days after McCain announced it would…
Greens call for ‘urgent inquiry’ into Heinz Wattie’s and McCain plant closures
A harvester collecting sweetcorn for McCain in Hastings. The confirmation came three days after McCain announced it would…
Heinz Wattie’s confirms closure of Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland plants
The announcement means the loss of about 300 roles across the impacted sites, including some commercial roles. Donegan…
Heinz Wattie’s closure plans: Union blasts late notice of proposal
E Tū union regional organiser Norm Mouritsen said of the 350 roles potentially on the chopping block, 50…
Heinz Wattie’s proposed job cuts: Hastings worker says morale at ‘lowest’ point
E Tū union regional organiser Norm Mouritsen said of the 350 roles potentially on the chopping block, 50…
Heinz Wattie’s to shut Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin factories, 350 jobs hit
Packing would also cease at the associated frozen lines in King Street, Hastings. About 350 roles were expected…