The Kapuni urea plant, operational since 1982 and employing around 120 people, manufactures approximately one third or 260,000 tonnes of New Zealand’s urea annually, specifically for use as a nitrogen-rich fertiliser. Should an affordable and reliable supply of gas not be found soon, the plant is at risk of closure, says the chief executive of Ballance Agri-Nutrients.

<p>The Kapuni urea plant, operational since 1982 and employing around 120 people, manufactures approximately one third or 260,000 tonnes of New Zealand&rsquo;s urea annually, specifically for use as a nitrogen-rich fertiliser. Should an affordable and reliable supply of gas not be found soon, the plant is at risk of closure, says the chief executive of Ballance Agri-Nutrients.</p>

Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.

<p>Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.</p>

The Country

The Country 08/08/25: Kelvin Wickham talks to Jamie Mackay

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