Woman tried to warn others before fatal Mauao landslide

Wednesday 19 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 19 Aug, 7:00pm

In this story NZ Police, Tauranga City Council

Lisa Maclennan spent hours attempting to alert campers about potential landslide risks at Mauao. The Morrinsville woman was caught in the fatal slip on 22 January 2026, shortly before she intended to leave the campground.

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1. Waikato TimesWed 19 Aug, 5:51pm

   Lisa Maclennan's 'extraordinary' attempts to warn others about the Mauao landslide (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldWed 19 Aug, 7:00pm

   Mount Maunganui landslide: Review reveals victim Lisa Maclennan’s final hours (opens in new tab)