Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy
Te Komihana a te Karauna mō te Parekura Ana Waro o te Awa o Pike
MEDIA ADVISORY
30 October 2012
Pike River Royal Commission Report Presented to the Governor General
The Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy has presented its report to the Governor General, Lt Gen Rt Hon
Sir Jerry Mateparae.
The commission has reported on what happened at the Pike River mining disaster, in which 29 men lost their lives, and
what should be done to prevent future tragedies.
Commission Chairperson Graham Panckhurst said the public release of the report is a matter for the Government and the
commission will not be making any public comment.
ENDS