Mauao to close overnight following reckless fireworks use

Friday 7 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 7 Nov 2025, 5:49pm

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Tauranga City Council is closing Mauao from 10pm to 5am for three nights starting Friday. The decision follows the illegal use of fireworks on the maunga. The council and Mauao Trust have condemned the actions and are preparing to file a police complaint.

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1. 1NewsFri 7 Nov 2025, 5:10pm

   Popular summit forced to close due to 'reckless' fireworks (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 7 Nov 2025, 5:49pm

   Tauranga City Council closes Mauao, involves police after fireworks repeatedly used on sacred maunga (opens in new tab)