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Sealord to close Nelson fish factory, 79 jobs at risk

The seafood company blames labour, electricity, and freight costs, as well as requests for higher supermarket margins.

Sealord operations and vessels at Nelson.

NBR Staff Fri, 05 Sep 2025

Sealord is consulting on a proposal to close its coated fish factory in Nelson, resulting in the loss of up to 79 permanent roles.

The seafood company announced the proposal for changes to its Nelson Site Collective Agreement, which covers union workers in land-based operations including its wetfish

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NBR Staff Fri, 05 Sep 2025
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