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Talley’s Seafood will close its fish processing operations in Westport from May 15. The decision follows a strategic review of the processing network and will affect 92 staff. The fish factory is considered one of Westport's largest employers. Talley's reported all affected staff would be offered other employment opportunities, including those in roles that would remain in Westport. In a statement, the company said that would include positions across its Motueka, Blenheim, Canterbury, Timaru and Greymouth sites, as well as at sea on factory vessels. Talley’s chief executive Tony Hazlett said it was a difficult decision, "but it reflects how our business has evolved and how we need to operate into the future.” Talley's would not confirm how much fish was processed through the plant. However, a 2020 report on its website said 5000 tonnes of fresh fish were processed each year.
The Australian Securities Exchange has appointed an internal candidate as interim chief executive officer to replace the retiring Helen Lofthouse.
Darren Yip, who is currently the group executive for markets and listings, will take the CEO role while the ASX searches for a permanent chief.
Lofthouse announced her retirement in February, after a tenure marked by operational failures and clashes with regulators over the implementation of a replacement settlement system.
Synlait chief quality officer Hila Mory has resigned and will leave the company on July 31. Mory joined the milk processor in March 2025 from Yili Oceania and became chief quality officer in December. Synlait gave no reason for her exit. In a statement to the NZX, chief executive Richard Wyeth said the company had significantly lifted its quality performance under her leadership. “Through this work, Synlait has strengthened its quality and compliance operating model, governance and regulatory readiness, including clearer accountabilities, more consistent standards, and improved risk-based decision making across the organisation. We wish Hila all the best.” Mory’s resignation follows that of chief supply chain officer Robert Stowell in April, on-farm excellence director Charles Fergusson in March, chief revenue officer Naiche Nogueira in October and chief operating officer Paul Mallard last July.