New Zealand

Mount Maunganui pizzeria closes after landslide forces Adams Avenue shutdown

Renewed movement at a landslide site has closed part of Adams Avenue, forcing Rustica pizzeria to shut its doors.

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Adams Avenue in Mount Maunganui was partially closed to traffic in July after fresh movement was detected at the site of a previous deadly landslide. The closure has forced Rustica pizzeria to shut down, with the owner saying there is no reason to remain operating. The business has been unable to continue trading due to the road closure.

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NZ Herald

Mount Maunganui landslide: Rustica pizzeria shuts after new Mauao slip closes Adams Ave

'For us, there is no reason to be here,' says Rustica owner Michele Delaini.

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RNZ

'A forgotten area' – Mount Maunganui pizzeria forced to close after roads shut down

Half of Adams Avenue was closed to traffic in July when renewed movement was detected at the site of January's deadly landslide.

Read the full story at RNZ