News

July 25, 2023

New Zealand’s Whakatane Paper Mill Commits To Further Investment

In early 2021, Whakatane Mill Ltd (WML) was on the brink of closure. However, today, the company is thrilled to announce a significant investment upgrade, and progress is already well underway.
July 12, 2021

A new logo for a new era

As of June 2021 Whakatāne Mill Limited was acquired by the Smurfit Consortium - it was only fitting that a fresh new direction be reflected in a new visual identity and logo.
May 31, 2021

Sale of Whakatāne Mill agreed to consortium led by Dr Dermot Smurfit

SIG Combibloc (SIG) has agreed the sale of Whakatāne Mill Limited (WML) to a consortium of investors who will enable the Mill to continue to operate.
November 11, 2020

PM Jacinda Ardern Visits Whakatāne Mill

On the 9th Sept 2020, the Hon, Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand visited Whakatāne Mill along with parliamentary colleagues.