Source: Radio New Zealand
A police cordon at the corner of Sandhurst St and Truman lane, Mangatawa. LAUREN CRIMP / SUPPLIED
Tauranga City Council has evacuated residents in an area of Papamoa, where a slip poses a risk to life and property.
Residents near the southern end of Truman Lane, which includes the Mangatawa Marae and Papakāinga housing up to State Highway 2, have been evacuated.
The council said after last week’s heavy rainfall, a slip has occurred near a watermain pipe to the reservoir above the Marae, which has the potential to break should the land subside further.
Tauranga City Council Emergency Controller Tom McEntyre said the evacuation order will remain in place while the risk is investigated.
Residents near the southern end of Truman Lane, which includes the Mangatawa Marae and Papakāinga housing up to State Highway 2, have been evacuated. Google Maps
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