Govt Sets Terms for Inquiry Into Deadly Tauranga Landslides

Govt Launches Inquiry into Fatal Tauranga Landslides; Claimed Eight Lives

The inquiry is expected to provide recommendations to improve risk management, monitoring and emergency response procedures in areas vulnerable to landslides and other natural hazards.

Details released for inquiry into fatal landslides

Flowers placed at a tribute to the people killed in a landslide at Mount Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty on January 22. Cabinet has agreed the terms of reference and membership for a Government Inquiry into the fatal landslides in Tauranga, Emergency Management and Recovery Associate Minister Chris Penk has announced. “Eight people died in the devastating events of January 22, two when a landslide struck a property in Pāpāmoa’s Welcome Bay Road, …

Govt sets terms for inquiry into deadly Tauranga landslides

The Government has agreed on the scope and membership for its inquiry into the deadly landslides in Tauranga, with a report expected by December. Eight...

Retired Supreme Court judge to lead government inquiry into Tauranga landslides

The terms of reference task Sir Mark O'Regan with investigating how the landslides occurred and whether relevant agencies took appropriate steps to manage any risk.

Luxton Welcomes Inquiry Into Tauranga Landslides

Mr Luxton says ACT will engage constructively with the inquiry process and supports its focus on practical recommendations.

Inquiry into the Fatal Landslides in Tauranga

Cabinet has agreed the Terms of Reference and membership for a Government Inquiry into the Fatal Landslides in Tauranga, Emergency Management and Recovery Associate Minister Chris Penk has announced.  “Eight people died in the devastating events of 22 January 2026 – two when a landslide struck a property in Pāpāmoa’s Welcome Bay Road and six several hours later when a section of Mauao collapsed on to the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park,” …