A major slip in Birkenhead has worsened after a footpath gave way in severe weather in Auckland.
The original slip, in October last year, left a 50m wide crevasse near Rawene Rd Reserve and took out a car park.
A second slip on November 28 sent a drilling machine and more debris tumbling into the reserve.
After powerful winds and torrential rain in the past 24 hours, a footpath gave way about 4.30pm yesterday, and debris had moved downwards about 1m.
Auckland Council's geotechnical and geological practice lead Ross Roberts said the council was monitoring movement at the slip 24/7.
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The Birkenhead slip before the most recent damage, at 10am yesterday. (Photo / Auckland Council)
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The Birkenhead slip after the footpath gave way at 4.30pm yesterday. Photo / Auckland Council
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