Kinleith pulp and paper mill shuts down after 71 years

Monday 30 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 30 Jun 2025, 5:06pm

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The last functional paper-making machine at the Kinleith mill in South Waikato was turned off on Monday. The closure marks the end of an era for the facility and results in the loss of approximately 150 jobs.

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1. 1News via RNZMon 30 Jun 2025, 8:46am

   Kinleith pulp and paper mill falls silent after 71 years, 150 jobs lost (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 30 Jun 2025, 10:09am

   Kinleith pulp and paper mill falls silent (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab), Stuff (opens in new tab)

3. Waikato TimesMon 30 Jun 2025, 5:06pm

   Kinleith “kicks out” New Zealand’s last reel of paper (opens in new tab)