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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