Thirteen parties charged after Whakaari/White Island disaster

Volcanoes, Natural disasters, public safety,NACA Feature,

White Island (Whakaari) volcano erupts in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, 09 December 2019. Source: AAP

New Zealand authorities have charged 13 parties for allegedly failing to meet their health and safety obligations in relation to the White Island volcano tragedy. The volcano, also known as Whakaari ((fa-KAH-ri)), erupted in December last year, killing 22 people, including 14 Australians.



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