Council ignored landslide risk reports in Tauranga, contrasting its inaction with Auckland's successful mitigation.
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Updated Aug 25
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What happened
Council ignored landslide risk reports in Tauranga, contrasting its inaction with Auckland's successful mitigation.
Who's involved
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Part of
Tauranga City Council is managing risk due to ongoing geological instability of Mount Maunganui.Also in this story
- Tauranga Council is working to reopen tracks on Mount Maunganui while Mahé Drysdale serves as Mayor.
- Following a fatal landslide at the base of Mount Maunganui, the council is reviewing the incident and the future of its chief executive.
- Laurie Richards warned about the landslide hazard at Mount Maunganui.
- Landslide activity impacts city infrastructure in Tauranga, involving Mount Maunganui.
The entities involved
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Tauranga
city in New Zealand's North Island
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Mount Maunganui
town and suburb of Tauranga, New Zealand
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Auckland
city on the North Island, New Zealand
Related events
- A landslide review has raised concerns regarding the town's location at Mount Maunganui.
- Inquiry investigates fatal landslides at Mt Maunganui.
- A landslide incident occurred at Mount Maunganui on September 10th, leading to the closure of the tourist site.
- An incident occurred in Western Park, Auckland, involving the Auckland Council on September 1, 2026.
- Auckland Council enforced compliance checks on property in Auckland on August 26, 2026.