Our Work
List of Issues
The aim of this list is to identify the main issues which the Commission presently considers it will need to evaluate in order to address its Terms of Reference.
List of issues (as at 28 April 2011)
- List of Issues - as at 28 April 2011 (HTML version)
- List of Issues - as at 28 April 2011 - PDF version (.pdf) 57kb
Provisional list of issues (as at 21 March 2011)
- Provisional list of issues - PDF version (.pdf) 25kb
Hearing Timetable
- Timetable of hearings (Commission Hearings page)
Minutes
Rulings and information from the Commission.
July 2012
- 31/07/2012 Minute No. 15 - Application to reconvene hearings
- 3/07/2012 Minute No. 14 - New evidence/release of final report
June 2012
- 10/06/2012 Minute No. 13 Adverse Findings - the Commission's approach to adverse findings in its final report (Word version 80kb).
March 2012
- 28/03/2012 Minute No. 12 Submissions hearing plan for the April hearings Submissions Hearing Plan (Word version 85kb).
February 2012
- 6/02/2012 Minute No 11 (PDF version 200kb) sets out requirements for drafting and filing final submissions which are due by 16 March.
January 2012
- 18/01/2012 Minute No 10 contains information about the Commission's approach to policy issues, final submissions and final hearings. Minute No 10 (Word version 240kb), Minute No 10 (PDF version 120kb).
- 11/01/2012 February hearing plan for the Phase Three hearings examining What happened at Pike River? February Hearing Plan (Word version 90kb), February Hearing Plan (PDF version 50kb).
December 2011
- 2/12/2011 Minute No 9 contains Commission decisions in relation to the Department of Labour investigation report. Minute No 9 (Word version 83kb), Minute No 9 (PDF version 110kb).
November 2011
- 28/11/2011 December hearing plan for the Phase Three hearings examining What happened at Pike River? December Hearing Plan (Word version 90kb), December Hearing Plan (PDF version 90kb).
- 8/11/2011 Witness information confidentiality - Minute No 8 (Word Version 240kb), Minute No 8 (PDF version 90kb)
- 7/11/2011 November hearing plan for the Phase Three hearings examining What happened at Pike River? November Hearing Plan (Word version 120kb), November Hearing Plan (PDF version 100kb).
October 2011
- 6/10/2011 Minute No.7 provides a hearing guide for Phase Three hearings.
- Minute No.7 Phase Three Hearings (Word version 250kb) Minute No.7 Phase Three Hearings (PDF version 80kb).
September 2011
- 5/09/2011 Minute No.6 refers to the Commission releasing draft chronologies for Phase Two: Search and Rescue. Chronology 6 - Search and Rescue (updated 6.09.11) and Chronology 7 - Search, Rescue and Recovery:Communication with Families are available here.
August 2011
- 29/08/2011 Minute No.6 explains the Phase Two Hearing Plan, and includes the list of questions the Commission wants addressed at the public hearings. The Hearing Plan sets out the list of witnesseses and when they are expected to be called.
- Minute No.6 Phase Two Hearing Plan (Word version 250kb) Minute No.6 Phase Two Hearing Plan (PDF version 140kb)
- Hearing Plan Phase Two Hearings (Word version 190kb), Hearing Plan Phase Two Hearings(PDF version 130kb)
- Phase Two Hearing Schedule - List of Questions (HTML)
5/08/2011 Minute No.5 sets out the hearing dates for Phase Three: What happened at Pike River?
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Minute No.5 Phase Three Hearing Dates (Word version) Minute No.5 Phase Three Hearing dates (PDF version).
July 2011
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4/07/2011 Minute No.4 Phase One Hearing Plan (Word version) Minute No.4 Phase One Hearing Plan (PDF version). Hearing Plan - Phase One (Word Version), Hearing Plan - Phase One (PDF version)
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Minute No. 4 and the hearing plan for the Phase One: Context hearings which start on Monday 11 July provide information about the list of witnesses, and which counsel are examining and cross examining them.
- 4/07/2011 Chronologies
The Commission has developed five chronologies which identify and summarise key milestones relating to topics of particular relevance to the Inquiry.
- 1. New Zealand Mining and Coal Production Profile (Word version), New Zealand Mining and Coal Production Profile (PDF version)
- 2. Pike River Coal: Permits, Access Arrangements and Resource Consents Mine development (Word version), Pike River Coal: Permits, Access Arrangements and Resource Consents Mine development (PDF version)
- 3. Pike River Coal: Financial/Company (Word version), Pike River Coal: Financial/Company (PDF version)
- 4. Pike River Coal: Board, Management and Workforce (Word version), Pike River Coal: Board, Management and Workforce (PDF version)
- 5. Pike River Coal: Mine Development (Word version), Pike River Coal: Mine Development (PDF version)
June 2011
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2/06/2011 Minute No.3 Secure Website/Access to Information (HTML version)
The Royal Commission’s Secure Website for participants is now operational and can be accessed from this link: Secure Website for particpants. Those participants seeking access need to email the Commission with the name and email address of those seeking access. [Following the presentation of the Commission's final report to the Governor-General on 30 October 2012, the secure website was discontinued.]Information about the Secure Website and how to access it is available in Minute No.3.
Minute No.3 Secure Website/Access to Information - Word version (.doc) 130kb
Minute No.3 Secure Website/Access to Information - PDF version (.pdf) 100kb
April 2011
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28/04/2011 Explanatory Note - Public hearings deferred seven weeks (HTML version)
The Commission has issued a revised hearings timetable following submissions made at its preliminary hearing in Greymouth on 5 April. Public hearings in Greymouth will now begin on 11 July, some 7 weeks after originally planned. The extra time for preparation will make for a smoother process for the Commission and participants. See: Timetable of hearings
Explanatory Note - Public hearings deferred seven weeks - PDF version (.pdf) 43kb
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28/04/2011 Minute No.2: Post Preliminary Hearing (HTML version)
At the preliminary hearing on 5 April the Commission indicated that it would consider and respond to a range of suggestions and concerns raised by participants at that time. This minute does so.
Minute No.2: Post Preliminary Hearing - PDF version (.pdf) 56kb
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28/04/2011 List of Issues - as at 28 April 2011 (HTML version)
The aim of this list is to identify the main issues which the Commission presently considers it will need to evaluate in order to address its Terms of Reference.
List of Issues - as at 28 April 2011 - PDF version (.pdf) 57kb
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28/04/2011 Joint Legislative Framework paper (.pdf) 202kb
Index to forthcoming joint legislative paper by the responsible agencies (prepared by the Departments of Labour and Conservation and the Ministries of Economic Development and for the Environment).
March 2011
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21/03/2011 Explanatory Note - The Commission's Preliminary Hearing on 5 April 2011 - PDF version (.pdf) 60kb
Related Documents:
1. Minute for Preliminary Hearing (.pdf) 26kb
2. Standing allocated to persons who have expressed interest (.pdf) 15kb
3. Provisional list of issues (.pdf) 25kb
Practice Notes
Guidance for participants in the inquiry.
Practice notes released 20/10/2011
The Commission has published the following practice notes - rules of practice that apply to the Inquiry:
- Practice Note 4 - Word version (.doc) 240kb
- Practice Note 4 - PDF Version (.pdf) 100kb
- Annexure - Word version (.doc) 100kb
- Annexure - PDF version (.pdf) 130kb
Practice notes released 5/08/2011
The Commission has published the following practice notes - rules of practice that apply to the Inquiry:
- Practice Note 3 (HTML version)
- Practice Note 3 - PDF version (.pdf) 87kb
- Practice Note 3 - Word version (.doc) 244kb
Practice notes released 19/05/2011
The Commission has published the following practice notes - rules of practice that apply to the Inquiry:
- Practice Note 1 (HTML version)
- Practice Note 1 - PDF version (.pdf) 210kb
- Practice Note 1 - Word version (.doc) 130kb
- Practice Note 2 (HTML version)
- Practice Note 2 - PDF version (.pdf) 270kb
- Practice Note 2 - Word version (.doc) 196kb
Glossaries
Glossaries released 19/05/2011.
In Minute No. 2: Post Preliminary Hearing (see April 2011 releases) the Commission advised that the glossary filed by counsel for Solid Energy Ltd would be provided to participants. See Explanatory note below. The Commission has published two glossaries:
- Explanatory Note - Glossaries (HTML version)
- Explanatory Note - Glossaries - PDF version (.pdf) 97kb
- Explanatory Note - Glossaries - Word version (.doc) 126kb
Amended Expanded Glossary released 14/06/2011
- Explanatory Note - Amended Expanded Glossary (HTML version)
- Explanatory Note - Amended Expanded Glossary - PDF version (.pdf) 40kb
- Explanatory Note - Amended Expanded Glossary - Word version (.doc) 130kb
Short Form Glossary
This is a short form glossary provided by Solid Energy Ltd:
- Short Form Glossay (Solid Energy) (HTML version)
- Short Form Glossary (Solid Energy) - PDF version (.pdf) 105kb
- Short Form Glossary (Solid Energy) - Word version (.doc) 206kb
Expanded Glossary
This has more a more detailed explanation of some of the terms in the short form glossary and includes some photographs:
- AMENDED Expanded Glossary - PDF version (.pdf ) 1.03mbs
- AMENDED Expanded Glossary - Word version (.doc) 6mbs
- AMENDED Expanded Glossary - Word (2007) version (.docx) 5mbs
Legal assistance to families and workers
Some government-funded legal assistance is available to the families of victims and to employees or contractors at the mine. Details of the assistance for families and for workers (employees and contractors) is listed below.
Lawyer to assist families
Nicholas Davidson QC is available to represent the families of those killed in the mine explosions. Mr Davidson’s contact details are:
Email: nicholas@davidsonqc.co.nz
Phone: 03 366 1467
Mobile: 021 223 6396
Fax: +64-3-366-7653
Postal Address:
PO Box 9344 Tower Junction
Christchurch 8149
New Zealand
Physical Address:
Canterbury Chambers Level 1
62 Riccarton Road
Christchurch
Lawyers to assist workers
There are two lawyers available to assist employees and contractors at Pike River Mine by answering queries about the Royal Commission. They will not be representing anyone at Commission hearings but will assist by providing information and advice to assist workers to participate in the Royal Commission if they wish to do so. You may contact them by telephone or email.
The lawyers contact details are:
Kathryn Dalziel
Email: Kathryn@taylorshaw.co.nz
Phone: (03) 379 4114
Mobile: 021 806 002
Postal address:
Taylor Shaw
PO Box 1123
Christchurch 8140
Lisa Hansen
Email: l.hansen@barristerscomm.com
Phone: (04)914 1052
Mobile: 021 0241 3822
Fax: +64-4-4733179
Postal address:
PO Box 8045,
Wellington 6143
Physical address:
Level 8, Wakefield House
90 The Terrace
Wellington
