Kinleith bio-hub plans are viable in principle, says new study

Kinleith bio-hub plans are viable in principle, says new study
The Kinleith Pulp and Paper Mill in Tokoroa. (Image: NZ Herald)
Plans for a major upgrade of the Kinleith mill into a bio-hub have merit and warrant further investigation, a new concept study has concluded.Consultants Wood Beca looked at the potential for a manufacturing hub at Kinleith in Tokoroa alongside its pulp and paper mill, with a new, modern sawmill at its centre. An investment between $900m and $1.7 billion in the Kinleith bio-hub, owned by Oji Fibre Solutions, had the potential to contribute up to a range between $2.5b and $4.9b to NZ's total economic activity during the construction per...

More Primary Sector

Export opportunities stifled by ‘absurd’ labelling rules
Primary Sector

Export opportunities stifled by ‘absurd’ labelling rules

Adding six simple words to a proposed law change could fix the problem.

Outgoing director: Fonterra now in a much better position
Primary Sector

Outgoing director: Fonterra now in a much better position

Leonie Guiney is staying on until the annual meeting later this year.

75 jobs to be cut at BX Foods
Primary Sector

75 jobs to be cut at BX Foods

Total down from original plan to reduce staff numbers, which was announced last month.

Riley Kennedy 08 Aug 2024
Manufacturers call for 'urgent' Govt help with 'energy crisis'
Primary Sector

Manufacturers call for 'urgent' Govt help with 'energy crisis'

High energy prices are undermining the competitiveness of the sector, ministers told.

Oliver Lewis 08 Aug 2024