Up to 119 jobs at risk as Tokoroa plywood plant faces closure

Tuesday 16 September 2025 · 7 outlets · 6 reports · updated Tue 16 Sep 2025, 4:55pm

In this story Carter Holt Harvey, Oji Fibre Solutions

Carter Holt Harvey plans to close its plywood manufacturing plant in Tokoroa and import supply from overseas. The move could result in the loss of up to 119 full-time jobs. The company has begun consulting with staff regarding the potential closure.

How they headlined it

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1. The Press via Waikato TimesTue 16 Sep 2025, 9:21am

   Over 100 jobs on the block at Carter Holt Harvey site in Tokoroa (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 16 Sep 2025, 11:54am

   Tokoroa's local plywood manufacturing plant closing, over 100 losing jobs (opens in new tab)

   • Tokoroa plywood plant closure looms, union says decision 'fait accomp' (opens in new tab) Tue 16 Sep 2025, 4:54pm
3. StuffTue 16 Sep 2025, 2:01pm

   Nearly 120 jobs on the line at Carter Holt Harvey site in Tokoroa (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 16 Sep 2025, 2:53pm

   Nearly 120 jobs on the line at Tokoroa plywood plant (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldTue 16 Sep 2025, 4:55pm

   Tokoroa plywood mill faces closure as Carter Holt Harvey looks to import (opens in new tab)