Blow to Far North economy as mill proposed to close | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Blow to Far North economy as mill proposed to close | Ryan Bridge TODAY
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Blow to Far North economy as mill proposed to close | Ryan Bridge TODAY
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{"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"Proposed closure of Juken's mill","summary":"The proposed closure of Juken's Northland mill in Kaitāia could lead to significant job losses. This mill is one of the larger employers in the region."},{"timeSeconds":22,"label":"Worker's perspective on closure","summary":"Marcus Coverdale, a union organiser, expresses disappointment about the proposed closure. He states that workers were expecting to begin bargaining for their contracts."},{"timeSeconds":35,"label":"Notification of proposed closure","summary":"Marcus Coverdale arrived at the mill on the morning of the planned bargaining session. He and other workers were informed that the company was proposing to close the smaller of its two mills."},{"timeSeconds":104,"label":"Company did not seek help","summary":"According to Juken's union representative, the company did not ask for any assistance. They were instead asked if they could provide help to the company."},{"timeSeconds":115,"label":"Impact of mill closure","summary":"The closure of a mill like Gisborne's took about a year to find a buyer. This process results in a loss of institutional knowledge and can impact the local economy."},{"timeSeconds":138,"label":"Economic impact on Kaitāia","summary":"The Juken mill is one of the biggest employers in Kaitāia. Its closure would mean that other businesses and contractors in the area would also suffer economically."},{"timeSeconds":147,"label":"Concerns for workers' future","summary":"With the potential closure of the mill, workers are concerned about their future employment. There are limited alternative job opportunities in the small town."},{"timeSeconds":210,"label":"Uncertainty for local economy","summary":"The closure of the mill would lead to job losses and a significant reduction in money circulating in the local economy. The union is working to find solutions and a potential buyer."}]}
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