Tauranga council officials evacuated the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park and nearby hot pools to protect the public from potential falling rocks, placing 47 shipping containers as barriers against debris. This precaution followed a tragic landslide last Thursday that resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including two 71-year-olds and four teenagers, after 274mm of rain fell within 24 hours. The decision not to evacuate the holiday park prior to the incident has raised concerns about the council’s safety measures. The landslide struck the campground around 9:30 am, leading to an urgent reevaluation of emergency protocols in the area.
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