Everyone's feeling a bit shaken up by our 5.6 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday night.
One of the most visible signs is the damage to the beach area at Wharewaka Point. While we know people are interested in having a look at what's going on, we have serious concerns about the land stability there.
We estimate we’ve lost around 20m of foreshore. Other agencies are investigating the cause, but it may be a result of land slumping with a resultant wave on the lake, rather than a wave alone.
Our team is working to organise a temporary fence but in the meantime, to keep everyone safe in this area we ask that you please keep yourself, your children and your vehicles well back from the edge.