There's belief a major Auckland pulp mill proposing closure could be the first of many.

Oji Fibre Solutions is consulting with its 75 Penrose staff, citing a three-year pattern of losses.

CEO Jon Ryder says dramatically rising energy costs are one of several issues plaguing the mill.

E tū Union negotiation specialist Joe Gallagher says the Government needs to step in and set up some regulations.

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