Māori wardens facing abuse while guarding closed Mauao

Saturday 17 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 17 Oct, 1:30pm

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Ngā Wātene Māori o Mauao wardens have reported being spat at and pelted with food and bottles. Since the fatal landslide in January, those guarding the Mount Maunganui cordon have also dealt with repeated breaches and difficult weather conditions.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 17 Oct, 6:00am

   Mauao Māori wardens spat at and pelted with bottles while guarding closed maunga (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSat 17 Oct, 9:39am

   'We've been spat at': Wardens abused at Mauao cordon, build own shelter (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSat 17 Oct, 1:30pm

   Wardens spat at, pelted with bottles while guarding Mauao after fatal landslide (opens in new tab)