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Rising sports field vandalism reported in Rotorua

NZ HeraldStuffRNZ1NewsFriday 6 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Rotorua Lakes Council

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Hundreds of children have been unable to play rugby at Westbrook Reserve after vandals performed burnouts on the field. Rotorua Lakes Council was informed that incidents of sports field damage and vandalism are increasing in the area.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Fri 6 Jun 2025, 6:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Rotorua Lakes Council says sports field vandalism is rising, rugby club seeks suspects (opens in new tab)

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  2. RNZRNZ

    Kids miss out as sports field vandalism issue grows in Rotorua (opens in new tab)

  3. 1News1News

    Kids miss out as sports field vandalism issue grows (opens in new tab)