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Graffiti vandalism

Graffiti vandalism is the act of a person damaging a building, structure, road, tree, property, etc. by writing, drawing, painting, spraying or etching on it, or otherwise marking it without lawful authority and the consent of the occupier or owner.

Help us minimise graffiti vandalism

Find out what you can do to help minimise graffiti vandalism and who you need to contact about it.

Adopt-a-spot programme

Find out about Adopt-a-Spot programme and how to become a volunteer and help with removal of graffiti vandalism.

Tips on prevention and removal of graffiti vandalism

Find out what you can do to prevent and remove graffiti vandalism (tagging).

Report graffiti vandalism on non-council public areas

Find out who to contact to report graffiti on electricity transformers, motorways, water meter boxes, and other non-council public areas and property.

Report graffiti vandalism online

Use our online form to report graffiti that is visible from the roadside or footpath. If it is offensive, call us on 09 301 0101.