Source: Radio New Zealand
Cordons remain in place while recovery efforts continue. RNZ/Nick Monro
A photographer was caught breaching cordons near the site of the deadly Mount Maunganui landslide.
Cordons were erected near the scene of last week’s landslide at the Mt Maunganui campground where six people were killed.
The cordons remain in place while recovery efforts continue.
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In response to questions from RNZ Senior Sergeant Louise Curragh said a member of the media was seen breaching cordons on Saturday.
“Upon being made aware of this, police located the photographer, removed them from the cordon and any images taken within the cordon were deleted.
“Police would like to thank other members of the media who have followed police instructions and stayed within the area of the cordons.”
On Thursday, Detective Inspector Lew Warner said the recovery operation had resumed after being suspended earlier in the morning.
“While the suspension of work is frustrating for everybody involved, the correct measures must be taken to ensure the safety of everybody at the scene.
“I want to reiterate that it is absolutely necessary that we do everything in our power to keep the recovery team safe.”
The recovery team, involving Police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s urban Search and Rescue, and contract drivers were continuing to focus on the area where the ablution block was, Warner said.
“This is meticulous work which we have to conduct extremely carefully.
“Teams will continue to work delicately through the area of interest, and we expect this to take some time.”
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