Fines add up for Waitākere rule-breakers

February 2023

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February 2023

A new bylaw could mean fines of $400 if visitors do not clean their footwear when visiting kauri forests. Photo: Matthew Cattin
Venturing onto closed tracks in the Waitākere Ranges could result in an expensive walk in the park, Auckland Council said. The council has dished out 20 fines since April 2022 to people who have breached its Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw by entering areas in the ranges that have been closed to prevent the spread […]

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