More than 30 jobs lost as Te Kūiti mill closes

Saturday 31 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 31 Oct, 8:16am

In this story Stats NZ, Waikato Times, John Robertson

Claymark is closing its processing mill in Te Kūiti, which is expected to result in the loss of more than 30 full-time positions. Waitomo mayor John Robertson described the closure as a significant blow to the town's population of under 5,000.

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First reported by Waikato Times, Sat 31 Oct, 4:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours

Waikato TimesSat 31 Oct, 4:00am

‘Gut-wrenching’: More than 30 jobs to go as Te Kūiti mill closes (opens in new tab)
StuffSat 31 Oct, 8:16am

‘Gut wrenching:’ Te Kūiti mill to close with more than 30 jobs on the line (opens in new tab)