Griffin's proposes closing Proper Crisps factory in Nelson

Thursday 18 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 18 Sep 2025, 6:42pm

Griffin's Snacks has proposed closing its Proper Crisps manufacturing site in Nelson to consolidate production at its Wiri site in South Auckland. The move could affect 82 roles across Nelson and Wellington. If the proposal proceeds, manufacturing may shift to Auckland between late 2027 and early 2028.

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1. StuffThu 18 Sep 2025, 4:40pm

   Popular potato chip company Proper Crisps looks to close Nelson factory (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 18 Sep 2025, 5:37pm

   Griffin's proposes closing its Proper Chips factory in Nelson (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 18 Sep 2025, 6:20pm

   Griffin's proposes closure of Proper Crisps factory in Nelson (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldThu 18 Sep 2025, 6:42pm

   Griffin’s proposes closing Proper Crisps Nelson factory, 82 jobs at risk (opens in new tab)