0800 STOP TAGS (0800 7867 8247)
0800 STOP TAGS is a dedicated phone line specifically set up to capture information that will help in identifying and prosecuting taggers. It is operated by experienced private investigators.
Any resident of Manukau who sees a tagger defacing a wall or fence can:
- Call 0800 STOP TAGS (0800 7867 8247) and report details of the tagger, his/her address, or the vehicle involved
- Email: stoptags@ihug.co.nz
- Text to 0276 56 0008.
All information will be treated as confidential with informant details not revealed to any third party. The council may reward the informant if the information results in successful prosecution of graffiti vandalism offenders.
We encourage the general public in Manukau to report any relevant information that will help identify taggers.
The council spends $100,000 annually on graffiti investigation, in addition to its graffiti eradication, education and beautification initiatives.
Note: This 0800 number is not to be used for requesting removal of graffiti from residential property. Residents who wish to use the council's graffiti removal service should contact the call centre on 09 262 5104.