Thursday, 20 May 2021, 10:42 am
John Stulen, Director, Innovatek Limited
As
workers and their families wake to the news that Norske Skog
is now considering closure of their long-standing Kawerau
pulp and paper mill, the debate between free markets and
Government intervention comes into stark contrast. Or does
it?
The possible closure of the Kawerau mill comes
inconveniently close to the same potential fate for the
nearby Whakatane Board Mill in the Bay of Plenty. While
others may consider this a minor regional issue, there is a
high multiplier effect throughout the Bay of Plenty and
South Waikato regions in that these mills also support
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MP Kiri Allan steps in to save Whakatāne mill
25 Feb, 2021 07:45 PM
4 minutes to read
Charlotte is a Local Democracy Reporter based in Whakatane.
East Coast MP Kiri Allan says the imminent closure of the Whakatane Board Mill is devastating for the community and she will be arranging a meeting to see what can be done to prevent it.
Earlier this week, more than 200 staff at the mill were presented with a proposal to close the mill, which will see them all made redundant by the end of June.
The mill has been an intergenerational employer in Whakatane for more than 80 years and produces paper and packaging products.
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