A Māori tertiary provider in Whakatāne has opened its doors to anyone involved in the Whakaari/White Island tragedy.
A New Zealand whanau is staying at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi for a few days as they wait for more information about a relative, and more people are expected to arrive in the coming days.
The chief executive of the wānanga is Wiremu Doherty.
