The group was set up to work with the Pike River Recovery Agency on re-entry on behalf of the Pike River families, and to act as a liaison between families and the agency. READ MORE:* Pike River re-entry: Police won't be among first inside mine after risk assessment raised safety concerns* Government let down Pike River families 'horribly badly', says Andrew Little* Editorial: Pike River decision is a victory for justice* Pike River families take 'massive step forward' by entering mine portalMonk said he refused to sign the "no surprises" document, which included not revealing information that could interfere with the police investigation. Joanne Carroll/Stuff Pike River father Bernie Monk says he will continue to help Pike families and still has a good relationship with police involved in the re-entry process. Meanwhile, Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry Andrew Little has announced the date for the planned re-entry of the Pike River mine will be May 3. DASHA KUPRIENKO/STUFF Pike River Re-entry Minister Andrew Little.

Source: Stuff March 12, 2019 01:43 UTC