Carter Holt Harvey plans to close Eves Valley Sawmill

Thursday 21 August 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 21 Aug 2025, 5:05pm

In this story Shane Jones, Nick Smith, Carter Holt Harvey

Carter Holt Harvey intends to shut the Eves Valley Sawmill near Nelson to consolidate resources at its Kawerau plant. The proposed closure would affect 142 jobs, with a final decision expected in early September.

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1. Stuff via RNZThu 21 Aug 2025, 9:53am

   Planned closure of Eves Valley Sawmill would affect 142 jobs, mayor says (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesThu 21 Aug 2025, 9:57am

   'Absolutely gutted': Scores of jobs to go if sawmill near Nelson closes (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 21 Aug 2025, 11:15am

   Proposed Eves Valley Sawmill closure near Nelson would cost 142 jobs (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZThu 21 Aug 2025, 5:05pm

   Plan to close Tasman sawmill — affecting 142 jobs, mayor says (opens in new tab)