Was the tragedy in Mt Maunganui really "unprecedented"?

From Afternoons, 1:10 pm on 26 January 2026
Work resumes at Mount Maunganui landslide site 26/01

Photo: RNZ/Nick Monro

We're starting our first show of 2026 looking at the tragic events at Mt Maunganui.

While lots of locals are still in a state of shock and sadness over the deadly landslide, for some that's turned to anger. 

A few officials have described the event as "unprecedented", but others are saying we should've seen it coming. 

Bryce Edwards, director of The Democracy Project, joins Jesse to discuss.