Whakatāne is a town located in the Bay of Plenty Region in the North Island of New Zealand, 90 kilometres east of Tauranga and 89 kilometres northeast of Rotorua. The town is situated at the mouth of the Whakatāne River. From Wikipedia
Coroner Marcus Elliott begins a fact‑finding phase on the eruption day, emergency care, causes of death, with a later stage to address tour oversight.
