The Wattie's restructure is likely to have a significant economic impact, where more people could be affected by the shutdown. 

Heinz Wattie's has proposed closing manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and a Hastings packing facility - impacting about 350 jobs. 

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained how the farmers and growers could be affected by this change. 

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The Wattie's restructure is likely to have a significant economic impact, where more people could be affected by the shutdown.&nbsp;
Heinz Wattie's has proposed closing manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and a Hastings packing facility - impacting about 350 jobs.&nbsp;
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained how the farmers and growers could be affected by this change.&nbsp;
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host explains the impact the Wattie’s closure could have on farmers

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