The pounamu touchstone on top of the Atea-ā-Rangi, star compass was vandalised overnight. Photos show deep scars in the greenstone.
Alisha Evans is a Local Democracy Reporter at Bay Of Plenty. She focuses on a variety of themes including transportation, health, construction, and regional interest, while also delving into topics such as cannabis and ESG. Alisha’s work has been featured in prominent publications including New Zealand Doctor, Stuff, RNZ, and the New Zealand Herald.