{"id":290226,"date":"2026-02-18T17:04:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T17:04:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/290226\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T17:04:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T17:04:21","slug":"man-charged-with-mt-maunganui-landslide-cordon-breach-others-sought-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/290226\/","title":{"rendered":"Man charged with Mt Maunganui landslide cordon breach, others sought"},"content":{"rendered":"

A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly entering the Mount Maunganui landslide zone, which is cordoned off to the public.<\/p>\n

The cordon had remained in place for public safety<\/a> after six people died when a section of Mauao hillside collapsed<\/a>, sending a landslide into the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park and the Mount Hot Pools about 9.30am on January 22.<\/p>\n

Western Bay of Plenty Area Commander Inspector Clifford Paxton said police were notified that a man had allegedly entered the landslide zone about 2.30am today. <\/p>\n

A month on from the Mt Maunganui landslip disaster, the area around it remains cordoned off and in limbo. (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n

“Police coordinated a response with M\u0101ori Wardens, who are watching over the site, and a 20-year-old man was arrested,” he said. <\/p>\n

The man was due in Tauranga District Court on Tuesday, February 24, charged with breaching the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act and careless driving.<\/p>\n

Three sought over alleged cordon breaches<\/p>\n

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Three people sought after allegedly breaching the Mount Maunganui landslide cordon. (Source: NZ Police) (Source: Supplied)<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, police were seeking help to identify three people photographed allegedly breaching the landslide cordon on two other occasions. <\/p>\n

The reported incidents occurred on Wednesday, February 11 and Sunday, February 15.<\/p>\n

One of the men was wearing a black t-shirt, blue denim shorts and sporting distinctive tattoos on his forearm.<\/p>\n

A second man was wearing a pair of sunglasses, a white t-shirt, light-coloured shorts, and a black bag. <\/p>\n

The third had a blue cap, a light-coloured t-shirt with a blue logo emblazoned on the front, and light-coloured shorts.<\/p>\n

“If you are one of these people, or you recognise them, please update us through 105 either online or over the phone,” police said.<\/p>\n

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Three people sought over alleged Mount Maunganui landslide cordon breaches. (Source: NZ Police) (Source: Supplied)<\/p>\n

Police reminded the public that the landslide site remained a restricted area as was unstable and posed significant public safety concerns.<\/p>\n

Paxton said the area was cordoned off with clear signage, saying “there is no excuse to breach this”. <\/p>\n

Last month, all six victims were formally identified by the coroner, allowing their families to be reunited with their loved ones. <\/p>\n

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The six victims of the Mount Maunganui landslide: Lisa Anne Maclennan, 50; M\u00e5ns Loke Bernhardsson, 20; Jacqualine Suzanne Wheeler, 71; Susan Doreen Knowles, 71; Sharon Maccanico, 15; and Max Furse-Kee, 15. (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n

They six who died in the slip were: Lisa Anne Maclennan, 50; M\u00e5ns Loke Bernhardsson, 20; Jacqualine Suzanne Wheeler, 71; Susan Doreen Knowles, 71; Sharon Maccanico, 15; and Max Furse-Kee, 15.<\/p>\n

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