Frustration in Nelson, as the South Island's biggest sawmill closes down

Carter Holt Harvey has confirmed it will end operations at the Eves Valley sawmill - leaving 142 people jobless.

It's part of its plan to consolidate structural timber manufacturing at its Kawerau site in Bay of Plenty.

Tasman Mayor Tim King says there's been a lot of investment in Eves Valley, over the last seven years.

He says 25 million-dollars was invested in kilns and drying facilities - which adds to the disappointment.