Bruce McLaren family graves desecrated again at Waikumete Cemetery

Friday 12 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 13 Dec 2025, 8:59am

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The graves of motorsport legend Bruce McLaren and his wife Patricia have been targeted by vandals at Auckland's Waikumete Cemetery. Despite being wrapped for protection, the site suffered further damage, including bleach and tampering. A volunteer restorer described the ongoing vandalism as deliberate and calculated.

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1. StuffFri 12 Dec 2025, 7:21pm

   Bruce McLaren family graves desecrated again: Witnesses come forward after vandals strike (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsSat 13 Dec 2025, 8:59am

   'Just stop': McLaren family graves defaced again in ongoing vandalism (opens in new tab)