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	Proposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' - minister RadioNZ - 27 Sep (RadioNZ) Mark Patterson says a proposal to close the Alliance Group`s meatworks is `pretty foreboding` for Timaru and the surrounding districts Read... Newslink ©2024 to RadioNZ General



	Hundreds of jobs at risk under proposal to close Timaru meatworks RadioNZ - 27 Sep (RadioNZ) Hundreds of staff employed at Alliance Group`s Smithfield meatworks have been at a surprise meeting. Read... Newslink ©2024 to RadioNZ General



	Proposal to cut hundreds of jobs at Timaru meatworks plant Stuff.co.nz - 27 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) If the proposal goes ahead, it will affect approximately 600 staff at the Smithfield plant, which has been owned by Alliance since 1989. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	‘Sleepless night’: Hundreds of meatworkers gather for urgent all-staff meeting Stuff.co.nz - 27 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) The future of the plant has been the talk of Timaru in recent months, but the reason for the all-staff staff meeting is still under wraps. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Horse power galore at annual rally Stuff.co.nz - 27 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Trucking fan has added another restored vehicle to his collection in time for Timaru’s annual Horse Power Rally. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	World Tennis Tour dates confirmed for Timaru Stuff.co.nz - 27 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) It’s pitched as the event that draws the future stars of centre court, and Timaru is now officially on the tour circuit. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Nervous wait almost over for Alliance’s Smithfield staff Stuff.co.nz - 27 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) The future of the plant has been the talk of Timaru in recent months, but the reason for an urgent staff meeting is still under wraps. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Concern for workers as Alliance Group calls surprise meeting at Timaru meatworks RadioNZ - 27 Sep (RadioNZ) Hundreds of Canterbury meatworkers are anxiously waiting to find out if their jobs are safe. Read... Newslink ©2024 to RadioNZ General



	Wins for Timaru trainers and jockey Stuff.co.nz - 26 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Two Timaru trainers in the winners` circle twice each at Wednesday`s South Canterbury Racing Club meeting at Phar Lap Raceway. Read... Newslink ©2024 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Staff at Alliance's Smithfield meatworks in Timaru called to meeting RadioNZ - 26 Sep (RadioNZ) The company is one of the biggest employers in the Timaru District. Read... Newslink ©2024 to RadioNZ General