Mauao update event: Te Ao Mārama Tauranga Library & Community Hub

Where: Te Ao Mārama Tauranga Library & Community Hub, 95 Willow Street, City Centre

When: Wednesday 9 December

Time: 12pm - 2pm

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On 22 January 2026 severe weather caused widespread damage across our city and region, including multiple landslides and damage to infrastructure. Mauao, our city's treasured maunga (mountain), was particularly affected. Forty-two landslides occurred, and, tragically, a large landslide above Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park claimed the lives of six people. Both Mauao and the Mauao Recreation Reserve, at the base of Mauao, suffered significant damage.

Join the Recovery Office team for an update on the recovery programme at Mauao. This event will include a presentation followed by a Q&A session. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the work underway, including how we are working towards the safe reopening of Mauao.

We understand that work and other commitments can make it difficult to attend for the full two hours. If you're only able to join us for part of the session, we'd still love to see you. The recovery update will be provided in the first half of the session, with the Q&A and discussion to follow.

In addition to an update on the recovery programme, you will hear more about an opportunity to explore future options for the surrounding area, known as the Mauao Precinct. This includes the hot pools and holiday park area, as well as the Pilot Bay boat ramp. 

Find out more about shaping the future of the Mauao Precinct.