Sealord Proposes Closure of Coated Fish Factory in Nelson
Sealord is proposing to close its coated fish factory in Nelson.
The commercial fishing company told staff on Friday it is opening consultation on a proposal to cut 79 permanent jobs - 57 factory roles and 22 management or office-based roles.
Sealord said this would not affect its deep sea fishing operations nor its canned tuna products.
Chief executive Doug Paulin said increasing costs and requests for higher supermarket margins had driven the decision.
"Unfortunately, like many manufacturing businesses in New Zealand that have been forced to close in recent times...
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