A year and half on from the Whakaari/White Island tragedy there is still confusion about the government's responsibility for public safety on the island.
Forty-seven people were on the island in December 2019 when it erupted and 22 died.
The Buttle family hold the rights to restrict, or prevent, access to the island, while the Local Government Minister, Nanaia Mahuta has territorial authority for 11 offshore islands - responsibilities include resource consents and emergency management.
Sam Olley has the story.
