Forestry sector humming as $40m processing plant for Rotorua nears opening
8 Mar, 2021 05:00 PM
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Red Stag Group s $40 million large-scale timber processing plant in Rotorua is just waiting for European technicians to give it the all clear. Photo / Supplied
A $40 million large-scale timber processing plant in Rotorua tantalisingly close to completion will help create upwards of 100 jobs. However, the company behind the project has job opportunities available now across its platforms - as the industry struggles to keep up with demand.
Business leaders welcomed the jobs and said the forestry industry had significant opportunities for growth.
Red Stag Group chief executive Marty Verry. Photo / Supplied