PremiumEditorialEditorialNZ Herald4 Sep, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to readEmergency services at the Mount Maunganui campground after the deadly landslide. Photo / Jason DordayEmergency services at the Mount Maunganui campground after the deadly landslide. Photo / Jason DordayCan Tauranga City Council be trusted to implement recommendations from the independent report into the Mount Maunganui landslide tragedy?This is a burning question given that the review found the organisation missed opportunities over 27 years to take actions that could have prevented the deaths.

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