TAIC

Kawarau Jet says it considers the report by the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) and its safety recommendations as "constructive criticism" to make waterways safer.

Kawarau Jet says it is open to what the Environment Court recommends in its final verdict on the legal battle between two jet-boat operators and is "confident the judge and commissioners will make the right decision".

Ngai Tahu Tourism is investigating ways to prevent petrol burns to passengers should a jet-boat crash, after an incident on Lake Wakatipu in 2008.

Lawyer John Marshall, QC, has been appointed chief commissioner of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) for the next five years.