Pike River: English’s advice to Solid Energy will win him political capital, commentator says
In a heated select committee meeting, Solid Energy chairman Andy Coupe said he would resign if the government orders the company to re-enter the mine.
Jason Walls Thu, 16 Feb 2017
Prime Minister Bill English’s decision to advise Solid Energy not to seal Pike River Mine will win him some political capital, political commentator Simon Wilson says.
Yesterday, after meeting the Pike River families, Mr English told media the government will be funding Solid Energy to
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