Strong community support has paved the way for changes that will reshape how people move through and park along Miro Street in Mount Maunganui.

Tauranga City Council has opened Adams Avenue and The Mall to vehicles following Geotech assessments on the stability of the landslides on Mauao.

He Maimai Aroha Community Care Centre will close at 1pm on 22 February.

The closure to vehicles at Adams Avenue and The Mall will remain in place while Council continues work with geotech engineers on the stability on Mauao.

This is a precautionary approach following geotechnical advice about the current risks on Mauao from anticipated rainfall from Friday to Saturday.

Mayor Mahé Drysdale has appointed Hon Paul Davison KC as the independent reviewer to undertake the Tauranga City Council external review of the tragic landslide at the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park on 22 January

Geotechnical engineers are continuing this week to assess slip risks surrounding a number of structures at the base of Mauao following the landslide that tragically claimed six lives on 22 January.

Tauranga City Council is pleased to announce it has appointed Dame Kerry Prendergast as the Independent Chair of its Audit and Risk Committee for the 2026–2028 period.

We’re getting lots of questions about why Mauao is closed. There are 40 landslips on Mauao, 29 on the base track, and the area is too unstable to keep people safe right now.

Prepare your taste buds as the Asian Food Festival returns for its third year at The Historic Village on Saturday, 14 February, celebrating Chinese New Year with a day full of food, culture and family-friendly fun.

The Rāhui placed by Tangata Whenua over parts of Waikorire (Pilot Bay) and Hīnekite (Mount Main Beach) following last month’s severe weather event has been lifted.

As of 8am on Friday, 6 February, The Mall, Maunganui Road, Marine Parade and Adams Avenue will be open to vehicles and pedestrians.