Mayor’s Taskforce on Graffiti Reduction

In 2008, the council began a three-year project focusing on privately-owned commercial premises and utility facilities. 

The aim of the taskforce is to establish a partnership between the council, business owners, and utility operators to eradicate graffiti vandalism on commercial premises.

The project is also funded by the Ministry of Justice, as a part of STOP (Stop Tagging Our Place) programme.

To join the Taskforce and to seek assistance regarding commercial properties, contact the Manukau Beautification Charitable Trust on 09 269 4080.

The STOP Strategy

On 15 February 2008, the Government launched a STOP (Stop Tagging Our Place) Strategy to assist communities across the country to deal with the issue of graffiti.

Find more information on the strategy visit the Ministry of Justice website:  http://www.justice.govt.nz/policy-and-consultation/crime-prevention/graffiti-vandalism.

Auckland Region Graffiti Free Project

The council has been working with other local authorities and the Police on an Auckland Region Graffiti Free (ARGF) project. The project is jointly sponsored by the Auckland Region CEO Forum and the Police Board of Management in Auckland.

Read more about the project in this report (PDF 53kb).

Graffiti Management Strategy

Council's Graffiti Management Strategy involves a step by step process focusing on seven areas such as the:

• Removal of graffiti
• Prevention of graffiti through education, community empowerment and enhanced participation
• Anti-graffiti design
• Regional coordination
• Effective legal boundaries
• Beautification.

Read the Graffiti Management Strategy (PDF 364kb).

Media releases

• Manukau launches 0800 number to report taggers - 26 February 2009 
• Historic bill will help fight tagging in Manukau - 17 April 2008 
• Manukau seeks to strengthen graffiti Bill - 20 March 2008 
• Anti tagging legislation welcomed - 15 February 2008
  

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