A high-resolution elevation map of Mauao and the surrounding land at Mount Maunganui, drawn from Land Information New Zealand data, showing landslide features. Two ancient landslides, or paleolandslides, above the campground site are labelled L1 and L2. On the right (B) is a detailed elevation map revealing two ancient landslides (L1 and L2) hidden in the landscape. Many cluster along the coastal cliffs, but two particularly large ancient landslides can be seen directly above the holiday park. The results can then be translated into landslide hazard maps, showing areas of higher and lower risk under different rainfall conditions.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 24, 2026 22:01 UTC