Pike River families come first, Rob Fyfe saysROBERT KITCHIN/STUFF Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the Government's plan to re-enter Pike River mine. Listening to the wishes of the affected families, and making sure lessons are learned to avoid a repeat, will be Rob Fyfe's priorities as he steps up to advise the Government on ​the re-entry of the Pike River drift. The former Air New Zealand chief executive, and current Icebreaker chairman, was appointed by Andrew Little, Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry, on Tuesday. READ MORE:* Rob Fyfe to advise Govt on Pike River re-entry* Pike River Recovery Agency allows for maximum accountability - Labour* Pike River Recovery Agency chief executive liableSUPPLIED Families are the priority, Rob Fyfe says. On Wednesday, it was announced that military man Major General Dave Gawn had been appointed as the head of the Pike River Recovery Agency.

Source: Stuff December 20, 2017 01:07 UTC