A long time coming, with still a lot of work to do.
Confirmation from the Government of a re-entry to the Pike River mine early in May.
Head of the Pike River Recovery Agency Dave Gawn told Mike Hosking they have a lot to do.
But he's confident that all things being equal, they'll be ready by the third of May.
Gawn said they're doing everything they can to mitigate the risks.
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