One of the most effective ways of managing graffiti vandalism is to remove it quickly.
How to report graffiti vandalism in public places
To report graffiti vandalism in public places, you can:
Fill in our online form
Or download our FIXiT app to report problems you discover around the city: Google Play | iTunes | Windows
Information to provide when reporting graffiti vandalism
When reporting graffiti vandalism, please provide:
And if possible, include:
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a photo to help identify the tag and its location
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what it says
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what colour it is
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what surface it is tagged on (for example: wooden door, concrete wall)
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what it has been done with (for example: spray paint, market pen, scratched).
Offensive graffiti vandalism
To report offensive graffiti vandalism, call 04 499 4444. This ensures our staff and contractors can take urgent action.
Offensive graffiti vandalism includes:
- racism, sexism, homophobia or other hate speech
- discriminatory imagery or symbols such as swastikas
- explicit pictures such as those of genitalia
- any obscenities or swear words.
Seeing someone tagging
If you see someone tagging, do not confront the offender. Call 105 to report the offence.
Tagging on private residential or commercial property
Rapid removal is one way to prevent further tagging on your property.
- It shows the area is looked after.
- If tagging is left for an extended period, it can increase the chances of further tagging.
Contact us
Phone: 04 499 4444
Email: graffiti@wcc.govt.nz