Emergency support funding for those affected by Whakaari/White Island eruption has been welcomed by Tourism Bay of Plenty.
The Government's $5 million package will provide immediate support to those Whakatāne businesses most affected, especially small businesses and operators Tourism Bay of Plenty chief executive Kristin Dunne said in a statement tonight.
The details of the fund were being worked through by officials from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and Dunne said she would have an update in the New Year.
However, Dunne said, Tourism Bay of Plenty would continue to support the Whakatāne community and the families of those affected by the eruption of Whakaari/White Island.