Mayor announces Auckland-wide graffiti plan

The Mayor has announced a plan for a coordinated campaign across Auckland against graffiti vandalism.

Auckland Council will consolidate a number of contracts relating to graffiti vandalism it inherited from former councils to ensure a consistent approach to graffiti vandalism eradication and enforcement services.

A variety of trusts and private contractors hold these contracts and their work is complimented by volunteers who act locally and undertake regular “paint-outs” in their neighbourhoods.

Frequently groups and individuals “adopt-a-spot” to ensure fences, bus shelters and the like are free of graffiti.

The creation of the Auckland Council means that a best practice approach to graffiti vandalism can now be developed across Auckland.

“We are defining what our communities will put up with as acceptable behaviour across Auckland,” says Mayor Len Brown.

“I want to acknowledge the work that many people in the community are already doing in this area.

“It is now time to unite and take the message across Auckland that we will not put up with graffiti vandalism.

“The economies of scale in dealing with the issue across Auckland means that value for money can be assured,” says the Mayor.

Auckland Council will work with local boards, key stakeholders and the community to ensure its policy for dealing with graffiti vandalism is effective.

The plan will include a three-pronged approach focussing on eradication, enforcement and education.

The plan comes as work continues on cleaning up one of central Auckland’s worst graffiti eyesores, the Yates Building in Albert Street.

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