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Mayor Brown Weighs Buying Kaitāia Mills
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- May 21, 2026
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Summary
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is exploring the possibility of purchasing two timber mills in Kaitāia, Triboard and Northland, to save them from potential closure. With the sale period ending this week, Brown, who has a strong business background in Kaitāia, is considering buying the mills as going concerns. The mills closure would significantly impact the local economy, affecting around 200 workers and numerous supporting businesses. The company owning the mills, Juken NZ, cited declining export markets and high operating costs as reasons for their exit, but has committed to providing an update once a decision is made. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/349afae49c0994d3