Large nitrous oxide canisters found on Manurewa streets spark concern

Wednesday 3 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 3 Sep 2025, 6:23pm

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Manurewa Local Board chairperson Matt Winiata reported finding nine discarded nitrous oxide canisters across three streets in 10 minutes. Some of the bottles are up to 3.3 litres in size, prompting calls for regulation at an Auckland Council public forum.

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1. StuffWed 3 Sep 2025, 10:07am

   Larger nitrous oxide canisters spark fears in Manurewa (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 3 Sep 2025, 11:21am

   Nangs go large: Three litre nitrous oxide canisters prompt concern (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 3 Sep 2025, 6:23pm

   Calls for nitrous oxide regulation as large bottles found in Manurewa (opens in new tab)