The owners of a Bay of Plenty mill have met with employees today to begin consulting on the future of the operation.
Norske Skog began exploring "all options" for the future of its Tasman mill in Kawerau in October last year.
The mill employs 160 people and has been operating in the small Bay of Plenty town for 65 years.
A spokesman for the company said no decision has been made and consultations will take place over the next few weeks.