Stonewood Homes lays off 15 staff in Christchurch

• More than a quarter of Stonewood Homes’ Christchurch staff, including the general manager, have been laid off by the company’s new owners.

The 15 staff were told at a meeting at 2pm on Friday that their contracts were being terminated – a fortnight before the 90-day trial period ended.

It is understood the building firm’s general manager, Alistair Pearson, is among those looking for a new job.

A family member of one of the staff, who would not be identified, said the announcement came as a shock.

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