Update on Northland Mill Workforce Transition

Statement from Yasufumi Tsuchiya, Director, Juken New Zealand (JNL) The closure process for Northland Mill is now nearing completion, with support for affected employees continuing through the final stages of the transition. Redundancy payments are being made this week, with final pay, including all entitlements through to 21 August, to be paid next week. Since…

Northland Mill Consultation Concludes

Statement from Mr Yasufumi Tsuchiya, Director, Juken New Zealand Ltd Over recent weeks, Juken New Zealand has been consulting with employees and union representatives on a proposal to close its Northland Mill. We would like to thank everyone who has participated in the process so far. The executive team is now considering all feedback received…

Statement from Yasufumi Tsuchiya, Director, Juken New Zealand (JNL)

Statement from Yasufumi Tsuchiya, Director, Juken New Zealand (JNL) Juken New Zealand has today begun a formal consultation process with employees regarding a proposal to close its Northland Mill. This proposal reflects challenging market conditions, including falling demand in key markets, rising costs and insufficient work to keep the mill operating sustainably. JNL has made…

Proud to Support Hands On Education at Kaitaia College

We’re proud to support Kaitaia College and their commitment to practical, hands on learning for rangatahi in the Far North. Through Triboard, we’ve been able to enhance the school’s carpentry learning programme, giving students the opportunity to develop valuable, real-world skills. As Principal Louise Anaru shared, access to quality materials makes a genuine difference –…