Juken New Zealand’s Kaitāia mill closes as workers leave
“I drove into the car park and there were probably five cars in there. Usually there would be…
Juken mill closure sparks fears of job losses across Kaitāia
JNL’s Triboard Mill in Kaitāia is not affected. While the closure directly affected employees, he believed the effects…
Juken NZ confirms Northland mill shutdown after failed sale search
The decision follows an extensive process to identify a buyer or alternative arrangement that would allow the mill…
Tokoroa mentor and state care survivor Joel Nicholson using past struggles to guide excluded students
Nicholson was tired. That night, in his cell, he cried. By the morning he made a decision. Reconex…
Closure of Juken mill in Far North could worsen already high unemployment, residents say
JNL pointed to tough trading conditions, including falling demand, rising costs and insufficient work to keep the mill…
Shane Jones says Kaitāia mill owners never asked for Government help amid confusion, fears over operation’s future
“We’re disappointed that no buyer has been found for Northland Mill but there is still a window for…
Juken New Zealand to close Northland Mill after buyer search fails
“JNL has made an extensive effort to identify a buyer or alternative pathway that would allow the site…
Wairarapa farmer turns wool into yarn and high-end tweed with mini mill
“We’ve got the sheep, we’ve got the shearers and, as you’ve seen, we can make wool,” she told…
Plans resurface to burn treated timber at mill near Napier
Hastings District Council and Napier City Council first approached the mill in 2019 to explore whether its boilers…
Denis O’Brien emerges as major shareholder in Whakatāne Mill recapitalisation
During 2024, the mill undertook a significant investment, spending $128 million upgrading equipment and technology to increase production…
Bremworth rehires former staff and takes on Design Spun workers as Napier plant ramps up post-cyclone
Through the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), 15 candidates were referred to Bremworth, including former Design Spun staff.…
Project Phoenix: South Waikato positive about future after tough months
In response to the closure and to combat that uncertainty, the South Waikato District Council, together with local…