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NZTA warns against DIY highway maintenance after resident mows roundabout

NZ Herald1NewsRNZMonday 26 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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The New Zealand Transport Agency has advised the public against mowing near live traffic after a Welcome Bay resident mowed an overgrown traffic island himself. Robert Coe took action at the Hairini Street and Welcome Bay Road roundabout, claiming the grass had not been maintained for at least six months.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 26 Oct, 6:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 10 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Welcome Bay resident mows overgrown state highway roundabout grass (opens in new tab)

  2. 1News1News

    'Sick of looking at it': Tauranga resident mows overgrown traffic island (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    NZTA warns people not to DIY highway maintenance, after resident mows traffic island (opens in new tab)