Maketū Pies up for sale as factory faces closure and 21 jobs at risk

Iconic New Zealand pie brand Maketū Pies has been put up for sale by its parent company, Montana Group, as the brand's factory faces potential closure with 21 jobs at risk. The closure threat stems from the ageing Maketū facility reaching capacity as production has more than doubled since the company was acquired, alongside the expiration of the factory's lease in December.

The impending closure highlights the operational challenges facing regional manufacturing facilities in New Zealand when meeting increased consumer demand. The sale process offers a potential lifeline for the brand and its workforce before the December lease deadline.