Third traffic chicane removed by vandals in Tamahere

Tuesday 10 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 10 Jun 2025, 5:50pm

In this story Waikato District Council

Vandals have anonymously removed a third traffic-calming chicane from Birchwood Lane near Hamilton. Residents had previously expressed concerns that the Waikato District Council installations were dangerous. The council reportedly installed the chicanes without consulting the local community.

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1. RNZTue 10 Jun 2025, 3:05pm

   Community removes third traffic chicane after uproar (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab), 1News (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 10 Jun 2025, 5:50pm

   Vandals remove Tamahere chicane amid resident backlash (opens in new tab)