A new photo shows walkers above a Mt Maunganui slip – nearly two hours after a local called 111 to report the danger. McHardy said emergency services didn’t visit until after the 9.30am disaster. Emergency services searching for people after a slip at the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park. “Our focus right now is on the rescue effort and supporting those affected, along with the emergency services and our staff working on the ground.”The mayor added: “Right now our focus is on emergency services, supporting them and supporting those families”. The Mount Maunganui campground on Saturday.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 24, 2026 17:38 UTC