210 to lose jobs after Whakatane Mill closure confirmed

210 to lose jobs after Whakatane Mill closure confirmed
Staff reporters
After 85 years of operation, the Whakatāne Mill will close on 30 June 2021 with more than 200 staff losing their jobsFirst Union and E tū, who represent the workers, confirmed the company will cease production on June 21 and 210 workers will be made redundant.The unions said that although the impact on the local community will be significant, "there is still a chance for a new buyer to repurpose the existing plant"."We are inviting potential buyers to ask for our assistance to get the support needed to make the most of the existi...