Run It Straight event cancelled in Māngere due to safety concerns

Wednesday 21 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 21 May 2025, 5:00pm

In this story Auckland Council, Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board

A planned 'Run It Straight' event at Williams Park has been cancelled after organisers failed to obtain a permit. The Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board opposed the social media trend due to health and safety risks involving full-contact collisions without protective gear.

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1. 1NewsWed 21 May 2025, 2:28pm

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2. NZ HeraldWed 21 May 2025, 3:19pm

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3. Otago Daily TimesWed 21 May 2025, 3:28pm

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4. RNZWed 21 May 2025, 5:00pm

   'Run It Straight' event canned in Māngere (opens in new tab)