What are your thoughts on the mill stopping paper production?
It was the end of an era, and the end of employment for more than 150 Kinleith Mill workers after New Zealand’s last paper making machine was shut down for good on Monday.
One worker told the Waikato Times that while the news had taken six months to sink in, it was still an emotional day for many workers, some who had been there for more than 40 years.
What are your thoughts on the mill stopping paper production? Tell us in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
From rugged campsite to 7.5ha resort
Grant Kilby has always loved camping. His mum was director of health at the YMCA, and he would attend YMCA camps in the school holidays. “I think it was mandatory that I was there,” he jokes.
He went on camping holidays with his parents, and later, took his own kids.
“Camping’s been in my blood.”
Poll: When do you shop the sales?
Bargain hunters made the most of Boxing Day sales at Centre Place and The Base in Hamilton on Friday.
However, a marketing expert believes Boxing Day sales, long a staple of Kiwi life post-Christmas, is on the outer as Black Friday becomes more popular.
When do you shop the sales? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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0% Black Friday
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0% Boxing Day
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100% I don't
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