Jamie Mackay: The Country host explains the impact the Wattie’s closure could have on farmers
Mar 19, 2026
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The Wattie's restructure is likely to have a significant economic impact, where more people could be affected by the shutdown.
Heinz Wattie's has proposed closing manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and a Hastings packing facility - impacting about 350 jobs.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained how the farmers and growers could be affected by this change.
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