Tauranga City Council is aiming to have part of the temporary road cordon around the Mauao landslide site lifted around lunchtime today (Thursday 5 February).

At that point, Adams Avenue between Maunganui Road and Marine Parade will be open to both vehicles and pedestrians.

Adams Avenue between The Mall (Pilot Bay) and Maunganui Road is still closed to the public. We are working to reopen this as soon as possible.

Permanent fencing has been installed around the affected area to keep people out, as the site remains hazardous.

Areas behind the permanent fencing remain closed and must not be entered.

Mauao tracks and other landslide-affected areas remain closed until further notice.

A rāhui is still in place for affected areas around Mauao, and people are asked to respect the rāhui by avoiding entry, swimming, gathering kaimoana, or undertaking recreational activities in these areas.

A 30-metre maritime exclusion zone also remains in place around Mauao. The exclusion applies to all vessels and people, including swimmers, and extends 30 metres from the base and shoreline of Mauao.

People are asked to respect the fencing, signage and on-site instructions. Operational and recovery work is ongoing, and vehicles may still be operating in the area.

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