- Queens Park Winter Gardens and surrounding tracks are temporarily closed due to vandalism.
- Significant damage includes smashed glass and destruction within the cactus garden.
- Public urged to assist by contacting police at 105 or visiting the local station if they have any information.
Queens Park officials have announced the temporary closure of the Winter Gardens and the nearby pathways following significant vandalism discovered this morning. The destruction includes extensive glass damage and the cactus garden being severely vandalised.
Police are actively seeking information from the public to help identify those responsible. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the police by dialing 105 or visiting their nearest police station. Further details can be found at www.police.govt.nz/use-105.
The Winter Gardens will remain closed until further notice as repairs are undertaken to restore this beloved community space.