The Inquiry wants to hear from anyone who has information about how the fatal landslides occurred and whether agencies took appropriate steps to manage any risks immediately before the landslides, including efforts to warn and evacuate people. It also wants the public to help the Inquiry identify any lessons learnt which will prevent similar tragedies happening again. We know that members of the public will have important information for the Inquiry that hasn’t already been provided to police, including photos and video footage. We’d like to hear from you. Click the link below to answer a short questionnaire and to download any documents or images.
This is one of four investigations into the landslides. A Police and Coronial process is underway. In addition, both Tauranga City Council and WorkSafe have commissioned investigations into the January 22 landslides.
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Government Inquiry into the Fatal Landslides in Tauranga
On 22 January 2026, eight people died in landslides in the Tauranga area. Two people died when a landslide struck a property in P āpā moa’s Welcome Bay Road. Six people died several hours later when a section of Mauao (Mount Maunganui) collapsed at the Mount Maunganui Beachside...
Closes 11 August 2026