Thames-Coromandel's deputy mayor blasts "rich little s***s" for vandalizing Pāuanui, plans for CCTV and patrols emerge.

Thames-Coromandel's deputy mayor criticized "rich little s***s" for causing vandalism at Pāuanui, a popular holiday spot. Issues include destroyed public toilets, damaged railings, and vandalism of a community library box. The mayor believes the culprits are visitors, not locals, and has proposed upgrading CCTV and organizing night patrols to curb the annual problem.