Tauranga City Council has lifted part of a temporary road cordon around the Mauao landslide site for vehicles and pedestrians on Adams Avenue between Maunganui Road and Marine Parade.
Adams Avenue between The Mall (Pilot Bay) and Maunganui Road will remain closed to the public.
“We are working to reopen this as soon as possible,” Council said in a statement.
“Permanent fencing has been installed around the affected area to keep people out, as the site remains hazardous.
“Areas behind the permanent fencing remain closed and must not be entered.”
Mauao tracks and other landslide-affected areas will also remain closed until further notice.
A rāhui is still in place for affected areas around Mauao, and people are asked to respect the rāhui by avoiding entry, swimming, gathering kaimoana, or undertaking recreational activities in these areas.
A 30-metre maritime exclusion zone also remains in place around Mauao. The exclusion applies to all vessels and people, including swimmers, and extends 30 metres from the base and shoreline of Mauao.
People are asked to respect the fencing, signage and on-site instructions. Operational and recovery work is ongoing, and vehicles may still be operating in the area, the Council stated.
