Mauao Landslip

In the early hours of morning on 22 January, Mauao experienced extensive damage from heavy overnight rainfall causing significant landslips.

At 9:30am, a final landslip released over Mt Maunganui Holiday Park nestled at the base of the mountain, claiming the lives of 6 campers.

Mauao remains closed while assessments, investigations and planning takes place.

For up-to-date information regarding remediation, please see the Tauranga City Council webpage dedicated to keeping our public informed.

CLICK HERE to view the webpage.

Mauao remains closed to protect public safety. Permanent fencing has been installed to keep people out of the affected area, as the site remains hazardous. Geotechnical engineers are continuing to assess risks surrounding several structures at the base of Mauao.
Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park is closed until further notice.
Mount Hot Pools closed until further notice.
Slip alert alarm system in place at Mount Hot Pools and Campground area.
Mauao Landslide - Geotechnical Response Community Guide (503kb pdf)
Rapid building assessment placarding system – How it works (46kb pdf)
Surf club building remains red-placarded.
Pilot Bay boat ramp closed for foreseeable future.
The Mall, Maunganui Road, Marine Parade and Adams Avenue are open to vehicles and pedestrians. Stay up to date with event road closures here.
Hopukiore Mount Drury is open and is a designated tsunami safe location.
The Rāhui placed by Tangata Whenua over parts of Waikorire (Pilot Bay) and Hīnekite (Mount Main Beach) following January’s severe weather event has been lifted.
Due to the risk of landslip and the associated maritime safety risks around Mauao/Mount Maunganui, a 30-metre exclusion zone put in place by the Bay of Plenty Regional Harbourmaster remains. The exclusion zone applies to all vessels and people and is 30 metres from the base/shore of Mauao.