Sealord proposes closing Nelson coated fish factory

Friday 5 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 5 Sep 2025, 6:20pm

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Sealord has opened consultation on a proposal to close its coated fish factory in Nelson. The move could result in the loss of 79 permanent positions, including 57 factory roles and 22 management or office roles. The company stated the closure would not impact its canned tuna or deep sea fishing operations.

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1. RNZFri 5 Sep 2025, 4:01pm

   Sealord proposes closure of coated fish factory in Nelson, RNZ understands (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 5 Sep 2025, 4:15pm

   Sealord proposes closure of Nelson coated-fish factory (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 5 Sep 2025, 5:22pm

   'Shortsighted decision': Sealord proposes Nelson factory closure (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldFri 5 Sep 2025, 6:20pm

   Sealord proposes closure of Nelson fish factory, 79 jobs at risk (opens in new tab)