Alister McHardy

Alister McHardy

fisherman New Zealand

Alister McHardy is a local fisherman who witnessed a devastating landslide at a campsite in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. He described hearing a terrifying noise akin to rolling thunder and cracking trees before witnessing the hillside collapse, which resulted in people being trapped and injured.

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New Zealand New Zealand: Alister McHardy called emergency services about the slips he spotted. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Mount Maunganui landslide: Were warnings missed? A timeline of who knew what and when

New Zealand New Zealand: Witnesses, including local Alister McHardy, saw a man in a blue shirt race into the debris to save those trapped. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Mount Maunganui missing: Rotorua’s Sue Knowles believed to be among Mount Maunganui slip victims

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Alister McHardy described the landslide as a powerful event and warned campers to move away from danger. 7

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The Guardian: ‘The sound of mayhem’: witness to New Zealand landslide describes ‘almighty cracking’ | New Zealand

New Zealand New Zealand: Alister McHardy witnessed earlier slips and reported the danger to authorities. 7

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Early warning signs: Missed chances to clear Mt Maunganui campground revealed

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Alister McHardy, a fisherman who was nearby, told the NZ Herald said he heard 'rolling thunder and cracking of trees'. 6

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The Guardian: New Zealand storms: people missing after landslide hits campsite as minister compares east coast to ‘war zone’ | New Zealand