The paper mill in Kawerau. Photo: Flickr/Kimberley Howell
The Pulp and Paper Workers' Union at Kawerau is to consider a pay offer from the mill owner.
Essity has made the offer after several days of Employment Relations Authority facilitated negotiations.
Union secretary Tane Phillips said its members would discuss the deal tomorrow morning.
There have been 145 workers locked out without pay since 9 August.
The Swedish owned company hopes to resume production at the mill on Thursday.
It has withdrawn all legal claims against the union.
