The New Zealand Cruise Association is very concerned about some visitors to White Island at the time of the eruption who are passengers from the Ovation of the Seas which is visiting Tauranga.
“Our primary concern right now is with the wellbeing of the passengers and all those involved," NZCA chief executive Ooficer Kevin O’Sullivan says.
"We would like to extend our heartfelt concern to the passengers and their families.