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Whakaari White Island fines likely to be in the millions: Lawyer
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A legal expert says he is expecting hefty fines and reparations for the firms involved in the Whakaari White Island case.
The Auckland District Court found Whakaari Management guilty on one of the two charges it faced over health and safety failings.
And six other firms have already pled guilty to charges.
Sentencing will be in February next year.
Auckland University law teaching fellow Simon Schofield spoke to Corin Dann.