UPDATE 7.12PM: People living in Maungatapu near a recent landslide are being advised to self-evaucated if any further land movement is observed.

One family has already evaucted from their home following a slip at a Moiri Place address this afternoon.

Tauranga City Council regulatory and compliance general manager Sarah Omundsen says they were advised of a slip at a property on Moiri Place in Maungatapu around 4pm this afternoon and are working with Fire and Emergency NZ to address the situation.

"While the slip hasn't entered the house, residents have self-evacuated as a precautionary measure.

"Council engineers were on site at the property this evening and have spoken with the affected residents."

Sarah says a geotech assessment will be undertaken on Thursday morning when improved daylight will allow for better investigation of any damage sustained to the property and surrounding areas.

"Engineers will assess what repairs or actions are required for the property to be deemed safe.

"If nearby residents see any further land movement they are advised to self-evacuate and stay with family or friends."

For any slips, fallen trees or flooding in your area Tauranga City Council advises the community to call 07 5777 000 immediately.

EARLIER:

A family has been evacuated from their home this evening following a slip in Tauranga.

Emergency services are at the scene of the landslide at Moiri Place in Maungatapu.

A caller to the 0800 SUNLIVE news hotline says the house is down a long driveway and has surrounded the family's garage.

A Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire communications spokesperson says they received reports of a landslide in the area around 4pm.

The spokesperson says the slip has not enetered the house and people have been evacuated because of the risk of a secondary landslide.

Geo-tech engineers are reported to be on site evaluating the risk.

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