Tag: Pike River
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Pike River families call meeting with govt a ‘complete waste of time’ on 15th anniversary
Background: A tragedies’ anniversary and a stalled dialogue The Pike River mine disaster, which claimed 29 lives in 2010, remains a defining moment for families and communities in New Zealand. As the 15th anniversary of the tragedy was marked, the families of those who died expressed continued frustration at what they describe as a lack…
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Pike River families say meeting with govt was a complete waste of time
Disillusionment after a high‑profile meeting on an anniversary On the 15th anniversary of the Pike River mine disaster, relatives of the victims voiced deep disappointment after a meeting with the Workplace Safety Minister, Brooke van Velden. The Assembly room in Parliament became the backdrop for a conversation that, in the families’ view, failed to translate…
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Pike River Families Call Meeting With Govt a Waste of Time on 15th Anniversary
Families Voice Frustration on the 15th Anniversary In a blunt rebuke to authorities, Pike River families described their recent discussion with the government as “a complete waste of time.” The meeting, held on the 15th anniversary of the Pike River Mine disaster, brought together survivors and relatives with the Workplace Safety Minister to discuss ongoing…