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Heinz Wattie’s confirms 300 jobs axed

Three manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin – as well as Hastings packing line – will close.

NBR Staff Fri, 27 Mar 2026
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Heinz Wattie's has confirmed the loss of 300 jobs after finalising plans to discontinue its frozen vegetables, coffee, and dips businesses.

The decision follows the company announcing earlier this month it was consulting with 350 staff on a plan to close three manufacturing facilities in

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NBR Staff Fri, 27 Mar 2026
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