Northland Mill Closes, Ripple Effects Spread | Auckland News

The Northland Mill in Kaitāia has shut down two weeks early, leaving 60 workers unemployed and casting doubt over the future of the neighboring Triboard Mill, which employs 140. With no buyer yet for either site or its workforce, morale is low—but there’s a glimmer of hope: ten older Triboard employees took voluntary redundancy, opening doors for younger workers displaced from Northland. The closure sends shockwaves through the local economy, cutting wages and hitting small businesses that relied on mill staff. Juken NZ is handling redundancies, with 28 workers already placed—19 moving to Triboard—and is hosting a job fair to help others find new roles. While the Northland site’s machinery and land are up for sale, and talks continue for selling Triboard as a going concern, the company credits employees and unions for their cooperative spirit during this turbulent transition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/324886f34f4dfef8