The criminal conviction of Whakaari Management, the owners of New Zealand's White Island volcano, was overturned by Justice Simon Moore. The case followed a tragic eruption in 2019 that killed 22 people. Whakaari Management argued they merely allowed access to the land and should not bear safety responsibilities per New Zealand law. Survivors claimed they were unaware of the volcano's threats during their tour. The ruling confirmed that the company was not liable for the health and safety management of the site, resulting in a significant legal precedent regarding visitor safety.
In his ruling, Justice Simon Moore emphasized that Whakaari Management did not have a duty to ensure the walking tour site was completely risk-free, as they merely provided access to the land.
Survivors emotionally recounted during the trial that they were never informed about the volcano's dangers when purchasing tours, highlighting a severe lack of transparency regarding safety.
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