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The iwi of Tauranga say their first priority is to support emergency services before considering a longer rāhui at the site of the deadly Mt Maunganui landslide.

The chairpersons of Tauranga's three iwi, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāti Pukenga held a joint media conference on Monday afternoon.

Ngāti Ranginui chairperson Charlie Rahiri said their thoughts and prayers remain with the families of the victims at Mauao and Pāpāmoa.

Photo: Screengrab / Amy Till

When asked about a longer term rāhui, Rahiri

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