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Tragic Landslide Claims Six Lives at Mount Maunganui

1/26/2026

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Six people are dead after a January 22, 2026 landslide at a Mount Maunganui campground.
The victims include 15-year-olds Sharon Maccanico and Max Furse-Kee, and 50-year-old Lisa Maclennan.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the site to express national grief and support for the families.
Local authorities face scrutiny over evacuation procedures as an independent inquiry is planned to address these concerns.

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Six people are dead after a January 22, 2026 landslide at a Mount Maunganui campground.
The victims include 15-year-olds Sharon Maccanico and Max Furse-Kee, and 50-year-old Lisa Maclennan.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the site to express national grief and support for the families.
Local authorities face scrutiny over evacuation procedures as an independent inquiry is planned to address these concerns.