Juken New Zealand is proposing to close its Northland Mill in Kaitāia after failing to find a buyer, according to the First Workers Union.
In March, Japanese-owned Juken New Zealand Ltd announced a formal consultation process over the future of its Northland Mill and Triboard Mill.
The proposed closure would impact around 60 people employed at the Northland Mill.
Workers First organiser Marcus Coverdale said staff from the JNL-owned mill in Kaitāia were called to meeting at 6.30am, and told that no buyer had been found during the sale window, and a proposal to close would open for consultation from July 8.
"Meanwhile, JNL's second mill – the Triboard Mill – appears to have found a buyer, or at least, was not proposed for closure following this morning’s meeting," Coverdale said.
"We’re disappointed that no buyer has been found for Northland Mill but there is still a window for central Government to step up and push for a solution," he added.
Juken New Zealand Limited has been contacted for comment.
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