Vandalism on Wellington mountain bike trails sparks safety concerns

Tuesday 2 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 2 Dec 2025, 12:29pm

In this story Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council is installing motion-activated cameras on Matairangi/Mt Victoria following a series of deliberate acts of vandalism. Logs, stumps, and timber have been placed across mountain bike priority trails, creating obstacles that could cause serious injury to riders.

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1. StuffTue 2 Dec 2025, 10:42am

   Wellington town belt vandalism targeting mountain bikers, ‘dangerous’ (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 2 Dec 2025, 11:28am

   'Extreme concerns' as vandals block Wellington cycle path with planks (opens in new tab)

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3. 1NewsTue 2 Dec 2025, 11:43am

   Vandals target Wellington MTB trails with planks, logs (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldTue 2 Dec 2025, 12:29pm

   Vandals block Wellington mountain bike cycle trails with obstacles (opens in new tab)