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Today marks the release of the first formal review into the Mount Maunganui landslide that killed six people in January — a deadly event triggered by one of the region’s wettest days on record. The report examines what led to the slip, the council’s response, and whether earlier evacuations should have occurred, especially after nearby trails were closed due to smaller slips. But this isn’t the only probe underway — government, WorkSafe, police, and coroner investigations are all running parallel, each seeking to uncover the full picture. Victims ranged from local students and elders to a tourist, all caught in the earth’s sudden collapse. While findings are now public, the holiday park and hot pools remain shut, with repairs and safety upgrades underway — roads may reopen by month’s end, but the mountain will stay closed for months.

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