Prosecutions have so far cost more than $17 million but it's not over yet.
White Island Tours faces potential closure after being fined over half a million dollars for its role in the island's disaster.
They're likely to only see half of that.
The reparations pot is only $5.3 million.
They spoke of the pain they have suffered after losing loved ones in the disaster.
The judge said on Wednesday that any reparation would depend on available funds - information released next month.
Most of the cost went on external legal fees - nearly $12.5 million.
The trial started in July.
It comes after the owners also had their charges dismissed.