Election 2026: Small town struggles – Raetihi battles Winstone mill closures aftermath

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Mill closures have eliminated 230 high-paying jobs in the region and dealt a serious blow to the small New Zealand town of Raetihi. The article examines the town’s recovery challenges in the context of the 2026 election.

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