The review comes after concerns were raised about Hawke's Bay Regional Council failing to act sooner.
The contractor who was called in to do the job says it's 'ridiculous' they weren't mobilised.
Focus now turns to assessing the damage and cleaning up.
High tide is due at 9pm on Wednesday, making locals anxious.
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Police say the scene is safe and the culprits have been found.
"We live in a very active country in terms of tectonics."
The largest quake was a magnitude 4.4 on June 19.
The quakes all had the same epicentre.
After Mark Story complained about being asked to leave, the owner banned him from all of her cafes and restaurants.
An operation is taking place on Sunday.
Locals say the funeral has been good for business.
Sunday in particular is forecast to be a frosty day.
The awards were held in Wellington tonight, with some humble heroes attending.
Heavy rain is forecast to lash parts of the North Island this week, and places like Northland and Hawke's Bay could reach warning criteria.
The old SH3 through Manawatū Gorge was closed seven years ago due to massive slips.
The error was not picked up for 15 minutes and the man sustained a fatal brain injury.
Fire officers arrived at the scene just after 9.30pm and activated a third alarm, the highest level, when its scale became apparent.
Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said though it was a complex process, the progress was heartening.
The vehicle is silver and has a "distinctive" white bumper.