Possible closure of Timaru meatworks 'exacerbates' risk of similar closures

Posted: 28 Sep 2024

The proposed closure of a Timaru meatworks "exacerbates" the risk that more of these announcements could be made around the country, Beef + Lamb New Zealand says.

About 600 workers at Alliance Group's Smithfield meatworks face the loss of their jobs after the company revealed its plan to close the Timaru processing plant.

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