Sealord proposes 59 job cuts at Nelson operations

Friday 26 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 26 Sep 2025, 5:17pm

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Sealord has proposed making its Nelson wetfish and by-products factories and fresh fish trawler seasonal rather than year-round. The company says the move aims to address rising costs and economic challenges. This proposal follows the planned closure of a coated-fish factory earlier this month.

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1. 1NewsFri 26 Sep 2025, 4:05pm

   59 roles under threat in Nelson as Sealord proposes more change (opens in new tab)

2. Stuff via RNZFri 26 Sep 2025, 4:49pm

   Sealord proposes more job cuts, making part of its Nelson operations seasonal (opens in new tab)

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3. NZ HeraldFri 26 Sep 2025, 5:17pm

   Sealord proposes 59 more job cuts as Nelson operations shift to seasonal (opens in new tab)