Despite the risks of another catastrophic eruption, a Te Aroha man would visit Whakaari/White Island again in a "heartbeat". Yet for Ken Fitz-Herbert the island holds a "precious and dear place" in his heart and he wants to go back. READ MORE:* Whakaari/White Island: Public urged to remember those battling for their lives* Business owners suffer downturn after Whakaari/ White Island eruption* Whakaari/White Island is one of the most-used film locations in New Zealand* Whakaari/White Island tours: The future for volcano tourism in New Zealand* Whakaari/White Island: Teen tour guide suffers 80 per cent burns on birthday* Pair describe harrowing scene, horrific injuries minutes after Whakaari/White Island eruptionCHRISTEL YARDLEY/STUFF Ken and Peg Fitz-Herbert have a personal connection to Whakaari/White Island, with Ken's mother Doris being one of the only children to holiday on the island. My mum, her brother and sister, and my grandmother were allowed to stay on the island," Fitz-Herbert said. CHRISTEL YARDLEY/STUFF Ken Fitz-Herbert wants to go back Whakaari/White Island, but is worried tours to the island will stop completely.

Source: Stuff December 20, 2019 03:11 UTC