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\nMount Maunganui landslide victim M\u00e5ns Loke Bernhardsson, from Sweden.
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Another victim of the fatal Mount Maunganui landslide has been formally identified as M\u00e5ns Loke Bernhardsson, from Sweden.<\/p>\n
Six people died in the Mauao slip last Thursday.<\/p>\n
At an identification hearing at Tauranga District Court this evening, coroner Louella Dunn formally identified the 20-year-old tourist.<\/p>\n
Dunn expressed her condolences to the man’s family and friends.<\/p>\n
She said he was a tourist enjoying the country who “tragically died”.<\/p>\n
“I am sure all of us in this courtroom and indeed this country offer our sincere condolences to his family for their tragic loss.”<\/p>\n
Dunn also acknowledged the work of police, which she said was professional and reliable.<\/p>\n
In a statement, Bernhardsson’s dad and uncle, Nils and Anders, say he was “super kind and loveable”.<\/p>\n
“Our hearts are broken, and we are going to miss M\u00e5ns dearly.<\/p>\n
“He was a cherished member of our family and it is going to be difficult to get used to not having him around.”<\/p>\n
A “fantastic artist”, they say he was extremely talented and was loved by friends back home in Sweden and his family very deeply.<\/p>\n
“M\u00e5ns was artistic, which was one of the many things we loved about him.<\/p>\n
“He was incredibly athletic and loved downhill skiing and gymnastics.”<\/p>\n
Bernhardsson was travelling around New Zealand in a campervan with two friends on what they say was a hastily booked trip.<\/p>\n
“He loved New Zealand, and often told us that he would like to stay here as long as possible.<\/p>\n
The family say they have received “overwhelming support” from community, officials, local iwi, and people in Sweden.<\/p>\n
“We are very grateful for their support through this difficult time and we want to express our gratitude.”<\/p>\n
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Detective Sergeant Brent Griffiths told the court his body was found on Saturday, and forensic dental examination and DNA had determined his identity.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, the first victim was formally identified as Max Furse-Kee<\/a>. His identity was released on the same day he would have turned 16.<\/p>\n Rescue efforts at Mount Maunganui have resumed after being paused<\/a> for a second time when technology that had been installed to monitor land movement was triggered.<\/p>\n