At the base of Mauao in Mount Maunganui, emergency crews and whānau are returning again this morning, continuing the careful search after yesterday’s devastating slip at the holiday park. The whenua remains unstable after days of heavy rain, making every movement slow and deliberate, but rescue teams say they are doing everything they can to reach those still unaccounted for. Iwi leaders and local kaumātua have gathered nearby, offering karakia as crews work quietly through the debris. Authorities say this is now as much about manaaki and respect as it is about rescue, as the community holds onto hope and supports the families waiting for news.
Search continues at Mauao as hope and aroha guide today’s efforts
At the base of Mauao in Mount Maunganui, emergency crews and whānau are returning again this morning, continuing the careful search after yesterday’s devastating slip at the holiday park. The whenua remains unstable after days of heavy rain, making every movement slow and deliberate, but rescue teams say they are doing everything they can to…
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