Mayor launches taskforce to support 600 redundant meatworkers

Timaru Council has launched a taskforce to help affected workers find new jobs, after Alliance Group today confirmed its Smithfield meatworks will close with a loss of 600 jobs. Alliance made the proposal to close the meat processing plant in September, with consultation ending last week. Today the final decision was made to close the site. Tu Natanahira speaks to Timaru's mayor Nigel Bowen.