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Final Report: Royal Commission on Pike River Coal Tragedy

Monday, 5 November 2012, 4:23 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

The explosion at the Pike River mine on 19 November 2010 brought home to New Zealanders once again the risks of underground coal mining. The 29 men who died follow a long line of other people who have perished in New Zealand mines over the previous 130 ... More >>

Pike River Royal Commission Report Presented

Tuesday, 30 October 2012, 4:11 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

The Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy has presented its report to the Governor General, Lt Gen Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae. More >>

Pike River Royal Commission Not To Reconvene Public Hearings

Tuesday, 31 July 2012, 1:10 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

The Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy has decided not to reconvene its public hearings. Counsel for certain former directors and officers of Pike River Coal Ltd had applied to reconvene the Phase Three hearings that examined “What ... More >>

Royal Commission on the Pike River - Update March 28

Wednesday, 28 March 2012, 12:32 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

Monday 2 April to Wednesday 4 April has been set aside for the final submissions hearings at the Greymouth District Court, Greymouth. More >>

Revised reporting date

Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 1:58 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

The Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy has received an extension to the date it must report to the Governor General. More >>

News Update: February hearings start Wednesday 8

Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 12:12 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

The Commission’s hearings on Phase Three entitled What happened at Pike River? will resume in Greymouth at 10.00am on Wednesday 8 February 2012. More >>

Commission Plans for Policy Work And Final Hearings

Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 12:00 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

The Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy is seeking input on overseas mining regulation and practice, whether extra regulation is needed in New Zealand and the profile of an effective mining inspectorate. More >>

Pike River Royal Commission February Witnesses Named

Wednesday, 11 January 2012, 1:20 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

The Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy will hear from two Australian experts in relation to the Department of Labour investigation report when its hearings resume in February. More >>

Four Witnesses for Dec. Pike River Royal Commission Hearings

Monday, 28 November 2011, 4:10 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

The Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy will hear from four witnesses during its December hearings. The December hearings will examine the role of Pike River Coal Ltd’s Board of Directors in relation to health and safety, and the health ... More >>

Pike River Royal Commission:Rules on Witness Confidentiality

Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 4:15 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

The Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy is restating the confidentiality provisions that apply to witness statements provided as part of its inquiries, following the unauthorised release of a statement ahead of the Commission’s November hearings. More >>

Pike River Royal Commission November Hearing Details Release

Monday, 7 November 2011, 11:51 am | Pike River Royal Commission

An expert on hydro mining from Japan and witnesses from the Department of Labour are amongst the nine people who will be heard during the November hearings of the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy. More >>

Royal Commission Into Pike River Tragedy - Update

Monday, 7 November 2011, 11:31 am | Pike River Royal Commission

The Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy will resume hearings next Monday (14 November), with nine witnesses to be called during November. More >>

26 Witnesses to Be Questioned On Pike River Search & Rescue

Monday, 29 August 2011, 2:03 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

The Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy will call 26 witnesses during public hearings starting next week examining the search and rescue at Pike River Coal Mine. More >>

Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy: Update

Monday, 29 August 2011, 1:51 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

The Royal Commission starts the public hearings into the search and rescue phase of its inquiries at 11.30am on Monday 5 September, at the Greymouth District Court, Greymouth. More >>

Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy

Friday, 5 August 2011, 2:03 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

The Commission will hold hearings in November and December 2011, and February 2012, in relation to its inquiries into Phase Three: What happened at Pike River? [http://pikeriver.royalcommission.govt.nz/List-of-Issues] More >>

Pike Rover Royal Commission Sets Phase Three Dates

Friday, 5 August 2011, 10:28 am | Pike River Royal Commission

The Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy has set the dates for hearings in relation to its inquiries into Phase Three: What happened at Pike River? More >>

Royal Commission on the Pike River Mine Tragedy 6 July

Wednesday, 6 July 2011, 12:26 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

The Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy has restated its Inquiry process following concerns expressed by the Pike River Contractors and Suppliers Group. The Royal Commission is conducting an Inquiry. Its processes are different ... More >>

Media Kit - Phase One: Context Public Hearings

Tuesday, 5 July 2011, 2:49 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

A media kit with background information to help journalists covering the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy hearings which will examine Phase One: Context issues is now available. More >>

Experts, Government Agencies And Mine Representatives

Monday, 4 July 2011, 4:18 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

Twelve witnesses including experts, representatives of Government departments, mining companies and a regional council will appear before the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy at public hearings commencing next week. More >>

12 Witnesses to Give Oral Evidence at July Hearings

Monday, 4 July 2011, 3:49 pm | Pike River Royal Commission

The Commission is calling 12 witnesses to provide oral evidence at the public hearings into its Phase One: Context inquiries. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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