Waipu fire chief describes arriving at crash which left 7 people injured in Northland nzherald.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nzherald.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The sight of trapped drivers and visibly shaken children injured in a serious crash in Waipū was a difficult scene, a Northland fire chief says.
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buttle family who have owned white island since 1993 estimate to understand some of them have been sued? what role do they play? the them have been sued? what role do they play? do they play? the buttle family are among do they play? the buttle family are among the do they play? the buttle family are among the half do they play? the buttle family are among the half a do they play? the buttle family are among the half a dozen - are among the half a dozen defendants who have denied these charges and if convicted, they face some very heavy fines. other criminal cases relating to the white island eruption in 2019 have already been settled. last week, three helicopter tour operators pleaded guilty to some offences. they have yet to be sentenced. a5 offences. they have yet to be sentenced. as you say, mariko, this trial could last up to four months. been hearing this week from the first of the australian witnesses, a woman called annie luker was on the island at the and has describe
While today’s pre-trial hearing over the Whakaari White Island tragedy revealed most of the 13 parties charged have yet to enter pleas, there is no disputing the basic facts.
The December 9 2019 eruption struck when 47 people were on the small island; 22 people died and survivors were left with severe or critical injuries.
But what will really be on trial when proceedings resume, most likely in September? Ultimately, it comes down to how the individuals present on the day perceived the natural hazard and risk, and especially its uncertainty.
This understanding rests on processes we have in place to communicate and manage risk for workers and tourists exposed to unpredictable natural environments. It is really these processes that should be on trial.