Tokoroa (Part 1)

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Tokoroa is a new town which sprung up because South Waikato is able to produce some of the fastest growing pine trees in the world. Forestry meant that South Waikato was once one of the wealthiest regions of New Zealand. But today it is one of the poorest as globalisation forced the loss of jobs. Just as Balclutha struggled 40 years ago, Tokoroa is struggling now. In this episode, Shamubeel talks to: Andrew Dobbs - redundant mill worker Gary Petley - mayor of South Waikato Alan Blair - former…