North Canterbury man charged over 500 graffiti tags

Thursday 4 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 4 Dec 2025, 4:54pm

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A 23-year-old North Canterbury man has been arrested for allegedly spray-painting more than 500 tags across Kaikōura, Canterbury and Dunedin. Police say he posted videos of the offending online. He is due to appear in the Christchurch District Court on Friday facing charges of wilful damage and entering agricultural land with intent.

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1. The PressThu 4 Dec 2025, 3:04pm

   North Canterbury man charged over 500-plus graffiti tags across three regions (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 4 Dec 2025, 3:29pm

   North Canterbury man charged over 500 graffiti tags across South Island (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 4 Dec 2025, 3:46pm

   North Canterbury man charged after 500 South Island graffiti tags (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsThu 4 Dec 2025, 3:55pm

   Man arrested for more than 500 tags across Canterbury and Dunedin (opens in new tab)

5. RNZThu 4 Dec 2025, 4:54pm

   Canterbury police arrest resident for over 500 graffiti tags across South island (opens in new tab)