Plans announced for 50th anniversary of Wahine disasterJUN TANLAYCO Retired Lieutenant General Rhys Jones, chairman of the Wahine 50 Trust. A trust has announced its plans to commemorate the 50th Wahine Day on April 10 next year. READ MORE:* Flashback: Wahine disaster 45 years on* Recognition for 53rd Wahine victim* Ex-soldier wants to find the boy he helped rescue during Wahine disaster"The significance of the Wahine disaster for New Zealand goes well beyond the events of the day," said chairman of the trust, retired Lieutenant General Rhys Jones. "The Wahine tragedy reminds us that we live on a group of small volcanic, earthquake prone islands in a vast ocean with extensive coastline and changeable weather patterns." "The 50th commemoration of this disaster will be a powerful opportunity to emphasise the need to maintain vigilance."

Source: Stuff April 09, 2017 07:29 UTC