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Obscene image mowed into Auckland mountain in latest prank

An obscene image was mowed into Ōhinerau/Mt Hobson in Auckland, prompting police involvement.

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A group has mowed an obscene image into Ōhinerau/Mt Hobson in Auckland. The Tūpuna Maunga Authority, which co-manages the city's mountains with Auckland Council, is speaking with police about the incident. The group is known for claiming responsibility for previous high-profile pranks.

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NZ Herald

City Slikas claim obscene Auckland Ōhinerau/Mt Hobson mowing prank as police contacted

The Tūpuna Maunga Authority is speaking to police about the mowing stunt.

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Newstalk ZB

City Slikas claim obscene Auckland Ōhinerau/Mt Hobson mowing prank as police contacted

The iwi and Auckland Council co-governance entity which manages the city’s mountains is speaking with police after an obscene image was mown into one maunga by a group that’s already claimed responsibility for several other high-profile pranks.

Read the full story at Newstalk ZB