Deane Apparel makes speciality garments and work wear. Photo: SuppliedWorkers at a Christchurch family business are facing a miserable Christmas after learning 67 jobs are likely to be lost at the garment factory. They will learn two days before Christmas Day if Deane Apparel's proposal to close will go ahead. The family business was founded in 1932 and has offices in Christchurch and Auckland. "The Christchurch factory makes speciality garments, and the company has been seeing less demand for these and more demand for lower-cost imported products."

Source: Otago Daily Times November 17, 2020 01:52 UTC