Consultation on the Kaitaia mills has now closedFriday 29 May 2026
This is a deliberate process, and no decisions have been made at this stage. Our focus remains on testing whether there is a viable pathway for the mills to continue operating. Operations at the Kaitaia mills continue as normal, and there are no immediate changes to production or customer arrangements. "JNL remains committed to responsible forest management and maintaining a sustainable business in New Zealand," said Mr Tsuboi. "We will provide a further update once this assessment work has progressed." Source & image credit: Juken New Zealand Further Reading/Developments 1) ‘Domino effect’ of mill meltdown: ‘I’m not sure what will happen to the town’ The potential closure of a North Island town’s biggest employer would have a “devastating” economic domino effect, with hundreds of livelihoods at stake and locals fearing an exodus for Australia. Around 200 jobs are on the line at Kaitāia’s two timber mills. More >> (Stuff) 2) Future of Kaitāia’s Juken mill uncertain but optimism grows locally Long-serving workers at Kaitāia’s Juken mill say they still believe the operation can survive under the right ownership. About 100 people packed into a community meeting at the weekend to discuss the future of the mill, following news the company is seeking buyers for the operation. More >> (NZ Herald) 3) Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown mulls buying at-risk Kaitāia mills Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is considering coming to the rescue of Kaitāia's beleaguered timber mills – but in his capacity as a private businessman. More >> (1News) | ||
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