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  "textContent": "The Wattie's factory in Christchurch. Photo: Nathan McKinnon / RNZ By Keiller MacDuff of RNZ Wattie's growers and staff are reeling following the company's announcement of the proposed closure of three factories in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin.",
  "title": "Methven farmer may abandon peas for livestock if Wattie's factories close"
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