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Expert weighs up economic impacts of Ruapehu mill closures

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 10 Sep 2024, 8:23pm
Winstone Pulp International says closing the two mills will be 'incredibly tough' on the Ruapehu community. Photo / Bevan Conley
Winstone Pulp International says closing the two mills will be 'incredibly tough' on the Ruapehu community. Photo / Bevan Conley

Expert weighs up economic impacts of Ruapehu mill closures

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 10 Sep 2024, 8:23pm

The Ruapehu district has been dealt a huge blow - as Winstone Pulp International confirms it will close the two mills in the region.

Over 230 workers will lose their jobs, and mayor Weston Kirton is 'gutted' the Government couldn't broker a deal and save the mills.

Infometrics principal economist unpacks the economic impact of this announcement.

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