Services

Local newsprint loss a cost to sector

Gavin Evans
Mon, 19 Oct 2020

The potential loss of New Zealand newsprint production is bad for the media industry but will not leave them without affordable supplies, a local publisher says.Newsprint has struggled as a product globally for the past decade and Norske Skog Tasman’s review of its operation at Kawerau – possibly to shift production into more stable packaging products – is not a surprise, Horton Media chief executive Matthew Horton said.Printers can, as Horton Media does, source paper internationally at competitive prices. But he said tha...

Try free for 10 days

Trustworthy, balanced journalism every day from our growing team of New Zealand business reporters and commentators, plus more in our weekend magazine section, The Life.

Instant News Alerts based on keywords you choose or journalists you follow
Our Daily Digest of all stories at 6am, midday or 6pm
A custom library of your saved stories
An industry-leading search engine
Try for 10 days without paying and if you’re not convinced cancel with just two clicks.

Support quality New Zealand journalism by subscribing today.

Find out more

Not convinced yet?

Subscribe to our Daily News Update free newsletter.

Markets MARKET CLOSE

NZ shares decline as A2 Milk pulls back

Dan Brunskill | Mon, 21 Jun 2021

A2 Milk and Pushpay gave back much of the gains they won when the S&P and FTSE Russell indices were rebalanced on Friday.

Law & Regulation

David Henry entities given liquidation lifeline

Chris Holden | Mon, 21 Jun 2021

Businessman David Henry's lawyer says it is 'more likely than not' agreement with a party with name suppression will be reached, ensuring payment to creditors.

Law & Regulation

Van Heeren's high life a 'travesty' - Kidd's estate wants more

Victoria Young | Mon, 21 Jun 2021

High Court values partnership at US$50 million in long-awaited ruling.

Local newsprint loss a cost to sector

Not convinced yet?

Your company has a subscription

Team