Morrinsville school literacy tutor Lisa Maclennan among those lost in Mt Maunganui slip

“Our love and aroha go out to Lisa’s family; we ask that you respect their privacy at this very difficult time.”

Morrinsville woman Lisa Maclennan, 50, is among those unaccounted for at Mt Maunganui.

Dozens from the school community shared their heartbreak and prayers for Maclennan and her family.

“Lisa touched the hearts of many,” one said.

“Such a special woman, who has contributed to so many young people in our community,” another wrote.

“Lisa you were an amazing woman who gave everything to those kids.”

Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson said in a statement about the missing today that it was “now apparent that we will not be able to bring them home alive”.

“This is heartbreaking news for the families and the dozens of people who have been working day and night, hoping for a positive outcome,” Anderson said.

“We informed the families of this news this morning and we’re continuing to provide them with wrap around support. They are going through something very few people could understand, and we ask that they be given space to grieve.”

The names of the other five people missing in the landslide have been released, they are:

Måns Loke Bernhardsson, 20, from SwedenJacqualine Suzanne Wheeler, 71, from RotoruaSusan Doreen Knowles, 71, from NgongotahaSharon Maccanico, 15, from AucklandMax Furse-Kee, 15, from Auckland