Graves of motorsport legend Bruce McLaren and family vandalised

Wednesday 5 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 6 Nov 2025, 2:17pm

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The graves of Bruce McLaren and his wife Patricia have been repeatedly vandalised at Waikumete Cemetery in Auckland. The damage includes graffiti and attempts to glue toy cars to the headstones. McLaren's family and the Bruce McLaren Trust expressed shock at the repeated incidents.

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1. StuffWed 5 Nov 2025, 3:17pm

   ‘Lost for words’: Motorsport legend Bruce McLaren’s grave vandalised (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 5 Nov 2025, 6:10pm

   Graves of motorsport legend Bruce McLaren and family vandalised (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 6 Nov 2025, 2:17pm

   Grave of motorsport legend Bruce McLaren vandalised at Waikumete Cemetery (opens in new tab)

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