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Calls for Oversight After Landslide Tragedy | Auckland News
Professor Maan Alkaisi, grieving the loss of his wife in the CTV collapse, is demanding independent oversight of Tauranga City Council after a damning review exposed systemic failures leading to the deadly Mount Maunganui landslide that killed six. He highlights chilling parallels — ignored geotechnical warnings for over 20 years at the campground, no accountability for past tragedies, and council leadership refusing to step down despite mounting pressure. With key staff allegedly unaware of critical risks and reports unheeded by councillors, Alkaisi questions how the council can be trusted —…
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