A determination from emergency services to continue the recovery at Mount Maunganui as soon as possible

Work stopped for all of yesterday after the formation of a crack on the maunga - raising concerns another slip could be imminent.

Six people remain unaccounted for and are presumed dead following Thursday's slip.

District Commander Superintendent Tim Anderson says they will be assessing the risk every day.

Two independent assessments advise emergency services refrain from operating on the site for the time being.