Landslide damages well-known Island Bay house

Monday 7 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 7 Jul 2025, 5:28pm

A major landslide caused by torrential rain has hit a property on The Esplanade in Island Bay. The resident sustained a broken foot during the event, and the house may be unusable due to the weight of fallen rocks and trees.

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1. The PostMon 7 Jul 2025, 11:06am

   Landslide hits well-known Island Bay house (opens in new tab)

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2. Stuff via RNZMon 7 Jul 2025, 1:33pm

   Landslide hits well-known Wellington house (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 7 Jul 2025, 5:28pm

   Landslide hits Wellington’s well-known Island Bay house (opens in new tab)