https://https%3a%2f%2fnewsbeat.tauranga.govt.nzRSS documenthttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15819/applications-open-for-a-director-vacancy-on-the-cco-te-manawataki-o-te-papa-limited-board TMoTPL is Tauranga City Council's CCO responsible for delivering a comprehensive programme of infrastructure, civic and transport major projects across the city, supporting Tauranga's growth and enhancing community wellbeing. The appointment will commence in November 2026 and follows the recent expansion of TMoTPL's responsibilities to include the delivery of major transport projects across ...]]>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:33:30 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15819/applications-open-for-a-director-vacancy-on-the-cco-te-manawataki-o-te-papa-limited-boardhttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15809/findings-of-external-review-to-be-publicly-released-in-august Under its Terms of Reference, the external review will examine the circumstances leading up to the landslide, including decision-making processes and the systems in place at the time. It will consider lessons that can be learned and improvements needed to strengthen future safety practices.  The external review is due to be completed on 31 July 2026. Upon completion, the report will be ...]]>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:00:08 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15809/findings-of-external-review-to-be-publicly-released-in-augusthttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15804/update-on-mauao-landslide-reactivation Recent monitoring has confirmed renewed movement within the main landslide area on Mauao above the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park. Since last weekend, six additional slip events have been recorded, including a significant movement on Friday evening.  Geotechnical specialists have identified fresh cracking and evidence of groundwater emerging from the slope, both of which ...]]>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:30:43 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15804/update-on-mauao-landslide-reactivationhttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15801/mauao-landslide-update These alarms are linked to the monitoring system on the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park landslide and can be triggered by a range of factors, including movement or changes detected within established thresholds. The activation of the alarm does not necessarily indicate an immediate risk to public safety. In line with established procedures, Council staff and technical specialists are ...]]>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:58:43 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15801/mauao-landslide-updatehttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15800/a-message-from-charlie-rahiri-recovery-manager-about-the-landslips-on-mauao-overnight Three landslips have occurred in the past 48 hours, with the latest moving an estimated 8,000m³ of material downslope. Ground conditions remain wet, unstable and highly mobile. Here's Recovery Manager, Charlie Rahiri on why being cautious is the right approach. ]]>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:09:36 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15800/a-message-from-charlie-rahiri-recovery-manager-about-the-landslips-on-mauao-overnighthttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15799/mauao-landslide-update We have seen a major regression at the site of the original landslide. The regression extends approximately 20 metres with a run out of approximately 100 metres. While it has not extended as far as the original run out, the material is saturated, mobile and fluid. This contributed to the TARP alert level being lifted to Level 3 yesterday and the temporary closure of Adams ...]]>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:28:42 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15799/mauao-landslide-updatehttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15798/adams-avenue-temporary-closure-effective-immediately The closure is a precautionary measure following slips on Mauao overnight, to ensure public safety while the area is at higher risk of further movement. Māori Wardens are currently in place managing the closure until temporary fencing is installed later today. The closure is expected to remain in place until at least Monday, 27 July 2026. Geotechnical engineers are assessing the site and ...]]>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:25:26 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15798/adams-avenue-temporary-closure-effective-immediatelyhttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15766/tauranga-mayoral-relief-fund-closes-after-supporting-those-impacted-by-severe-weather-event Established to respond quickly to urgent and unmet needs, the fund was launched with an initial $100,000 contribution from central government, a subsequent $100,000, and further boosted by donations from generous individuals and organisations. Through the fund, a total of $228,340 was distributed to 39 eligible applicants.   Mayor Mahé Drysdale says the fund was an important way for ...]]>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 02:00:14 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15766/tauranga-mayoral-relief-fund-closes-after-supporting-those-impacted-by-severe-weather-eventhttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15763/upcoming-works-at-girven-road-crossing-to-improve-safety Safety improvements are set to begin at the Girven Road pedestrian crossing between Hawea Street and Grenada Street, making it safer and easier for people to travel through the area. The upgrade will convert the existing crossing to a signalised crossing, widen a section of the path on the Bayfair side to create a short, shared path, and add cycle on/off ramps to improve connections for ...]]>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:33:56 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15763/upcoming-works-at-girven-road-crossing-to-improve-safetyhttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15741/oropi-road-lane-closure-to-be-lifted-ahead-of-new-school-term The project, which began during the school holidays, involves stabilising a slip below Ōropi Road between SH29A and Maleme Street by constructing a 6-metre-high, 60-metre-long rock wall to protect this critical section of the transport network.   The southbound lane closure will be lifted late on Friday 17 July, allowing both lanes of Ōropi Road to reopen to traffic before the weekend.  ...]]>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:04:24 GMThttps://newsbeat.tauranga.govt.nz/news-article/artmid/24836/articleid/15741/oropi-road-lane-closure-to-be-lifted-ahead-of-new-school-term