News publisher Stuff Group has announced the closure of its Petone printing press and the loss of 30 jobs on site. Owner and publisher Sinead Boucher told staff earlier today that the plant would shut down in 2027, with print operations moving to Christchurch. Boucher said the Petone site was bought from Australia's Nine Media by new owners in November. (Source: 1News)"This did not factor into the future of the plant for Stuff, as the Christchurch option was already well advanced." She said the lease didn't expire for another year and consultation with the 30 people employed at the Petone site would take place over the coming weeks and months.

Source: Stuff March 26, 2026 04:41 UTC