PremiumHome / Bay of Plenty TimesBijou JohnsonMultimedia journalist ·Bay of Plenty Times·12 Jun, 2026 06:01 PM7 mins to read‌A fresh slip has halted progress on reopening Mauao.

The loss of six lives in a landslide in Mount Maunganui plunged the iconic destination into a state of grief in January. Nearly five months on, the healing has begun, but the scars remain. This is the second in a three-part series by journalist Bijou Johnson on Mount Maunganui’s recovery.

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