There’s been lots of huffing and puffing in the aftermath of 3 News delving into the Government decision not to make it compulsory to wear life-jackets on all small water craft.
It seems Transport Minister Steven Joyce backed off the idea just a week before it was to be signed off.
The reversal was made despite official advice saying the change could help prevent 10 deaths a year.
Now one maritime expert says the Government must take some responsibility for unnecessary deaths.
How so?
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