Mike TweedMultimedia Journalist·Whanganui Chronicle·21 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to read‌Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson says the malt plant has been in Marton for 46 years. Photo / Mike TweedRangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson says the malt plant has been in Marton for 46 years. Photo / Mike TweedMalteurop will halt production at its Marton malt plant at the end of September, with growers saying the decision has caught many people off-guard.Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson said it was sad news for the district.

“[The plant] has been in Marton for 46 years and there are currently around