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'Ghastly': Minister Shane Jones appalled by closures generated by power prices

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 12 Sep 2024, 3:33pm
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay about mill closures today. Photo / Mark Mitchell
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay about mill closures today. Photo / Mark Mitchell

'Ghastly': Minister Shane Jones appalled by closures generated by power prices

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 12 Sep 2024, 3:33pm

Minister Shane Jones is adamant more businesses need to be saved from impending closure due to high power prices.

Winstone Pulp is blaming high energy prices for the decision to close its two North Island mills - costing 230 jobs.

Jones warned The Country's Jamie Mackay more shutdowns could come if a solution isn't reached.

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