Vandalism Takes Shine Off Kauri Dieback Track Upgrades
Friday, 11 December 2020, 4:37 pm Press Release: Auckland Council
Auckland ratepayers have been hit by acts of vandalism in
local and regional parks where kauri tracks have been closed
to the public for upgrades. So far, it has cost them over
$100,000.
“These acts of vandalism are a
senseless waste of scarce resources and endanger our
environment,” says Mayor Phil
Goff.
“Council is working hard to reopen
tracks so Aucklanders can get out and enjoy the parks and
reserves this summer. Senseless behaviour by a small number
of people is holding back this work.”
Multiple
incidents of ripped fencing, stolen and damaged cameras and
signs, theft of spray guns and brushes and broken hygiene
stations have been reported; local parks have suffered
most.
“Vandalism has always occurred in regional
parks but the specific and deliberate damage to track
barriers, signs and the wilful cutting of sterigene lines
would appear to be a form of protest and that’s the
frustrating piece,” adds Stu Leighton, Senior Ranger -
Kauri Dieback Management.
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