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Tauranga Man Charged Over Political Hoarding Damage in Papamoa
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Incident Overview
Police reported that the first hoardings were targeted on Parton Road in Papamoa at around 6:30 a.m. on 10 September. Senior Sergeant Shannon Clifford, area manager-response, said about 30 hoardings of various types were damaged over a two-hour period across the suburb.
Legal Action
A 43-year-old man from Tauranga was charged with four counts of wilful damage. He appeared in the Tauranga District Court on 11 September and was remanded on bail, with a further hearing scheduled for 2 October.
Police Response
Senior Sergeant Clifford thanked members of the public who reported the incidents as they occurred, noting that the swift reporting helped police arrest a suspect the same day.
Data & Statistics
- 30 hoardings damaged (Senior Sergeant Clifford)
- 4 charges of wilful damage (Police)
- 10 September – initial damage reported (Police)
- 11 September – court appearance (court record)
- 2 October – next court date (court schedule)
Verbatim Quotes
- “The damage in some cases is significant and unfortunately, that’s an unnecessary cost for the people who own them,” — Snr Sgt Clifford, area manager