Hundreds of jobs losses confirmed as Timaru meatworks to close after 140 years | Stuff.co.nz

A meatworks that has operated in Timaru for 140 years will shut its doors by the end of the year, leaving 600 people out of work.
It's a huge blow to the workers and the wider community, with the meatworks responsible for around 3 percent of the town's GDP. Senior reporter Juliet Speedy has the story. | Subscribe: bit.ly/2JPg8oB
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