As stated by Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson
Recovery work at Mount Maunganui has been halted as a precaution this morning. At 11.50am, recovery efforts were paused after concerns from the grounds about a potential slip.
Geotechnical experts are assessing the area and teams will resume work as soon as they are cleared to do so.
Delays like this are frustrating but the safety of everyone supporting the recovery effort is paramount.
We will resume our search as soon as possible.
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