“We have been working over several years to improve financial performance at these sites, including increasing production and exploring new markets. “We are taking the mills to market to assess whether there is interest from potential buyers.”Juken is one of Kaitāia’s biggest employers, with the two mills employing more than 200 people. Northland MP Grant McCallum says he has spoken to an investment group interested in buying the timber mills. He said councils would be seeking support from central government, “given the scale of the potential economic impact”. She has a special interest in covering human interest stories, along with finance, roading, and social issues.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 01, 2026 19:18 UTC