Crime prevention

 

STOP Tagging vandalism in Waiuku

 

The new Summary Offences (Tagging and Graffiti Vandalism) Bill includes creating a specific offence, raising the maximum fine for tagging from $200 to $2000 and banning the sale of spray cans to people under 18. The strategy was launched on 4 September 2008. Legislation related to graffiti offences as provided by the Summary Offences (Tagging and Graffiti Vandalism) Amendment Act 2008 and enacted in the Summary Offences Act 1981 - sections 11,11A, 11B, 14A and 14B. Section 14B comes into force on 26 September 2008. The Crimes Act 1961 also contains one graffiti-related offence - section 269(2)

Contact:

Community Constable

3 Court Street

PO Box 3   EX11034

Waiuku

Phone: (09) 236 5020 Phone: (027) 4492 485.

 

Contact: The Peer Health Development Trust phd@takoa.co.nz

 

Contact: The Maramahou ministries trust maramahou@xtra.co.nz