The case against the managers and owners of Whakaari/White Island returns to court as Worksafe New Zealand alleges they, and several other defendants, did not meet their duty of care obligations.
The case against the managers and owners of Whakaari/White Island returns to court as Worksafe New Zealand alleges they, and several other defendants, did not meet their duty of care obligations.
A lot of unanswered questions
White Island s owners Andrew, James and Peter Buttle are facing one charge each. Their company, Whakaari Management, is also a defendant.
The other defendants yet to enter pleas are the Institute of Geological Nuclear Sciences, White Island Tours, helicopter charter companies Volcanic Air Safaris, Aerius Limited, Kahu (NZ) Limited and Inflite Charters; as well as ID Tours New Zealand and Tauranga Tourism Services.
Worksafe New Zealand filed the charges in the Auckland District Court last year, but lawyers for some of the defendants argue any proceedings should happen in Whakatane, near Whakaari/White Island.
Thursday s hearing was set down to deal with several administrative matters, including the location of ongoing proceedings.
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Sixteen Aussie entrepreneurs reveal their top focus for 2021
SalesTribe founder and chief executive officer Graham Hawkins.
It goes without saying that 2020 was one of the most disruptive, eventful, innovative and surprising years the business and startup community has ever experienced.
And while I think I speak for many when I say ‘good riddance 2020, hello 2021’, it would be a waste to head into the new year without hard lessons learnt and a plan in place.
So, in the spirit of learning from mistakes, taking risks and moving forward, we asked 16 entrepreneurs what their biggest focus is for 2021.
Here’s what they had to say.