Wayne Brown is considering coming to the rescue of Kaitāia's beleaguered timber mills - but in his capacity as a private businessman.
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Wayne Brown.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is considering coming to the rescue of Kaitāia's beleaguered timber mills - but in his capacity as a private businessman.
The Japanese company that owns the two mills, Juken NZ, has said it will close them down, with the loss of about 200 jobs, if a buyer cannot be found.
The two-month sale period is due to end this week.
In late March, Japanese-owned Juken New Zealand Ltd announced a formal consultation process over the future of its Northland Mill…
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