Auckland Transport (AT) is calling for assistance in tracking down road safety fencing stolen from a ridge road in Albany.

Over 60 fence panels, installed to protect pedestrians, were taken from atop a newly built retaining wall between Silver Moon Road and the raised pedestrian crossing on Gills Road.

Around 50 panels were stolen late last year, with more removed last week.

This follows the theft of 10 panels from a recently repaired site on Glenvar Road in early November.

In total, 76 panels have been stolen from North Shore locations, costing an estimated $75,000 to replace.

Uzra Casuri Balouch, a member of the Upper Harbour Local Board, visited the site at the request of concerned local residents.

She highlighted the safety implications of the thefts.

“These panels were installed to protect pedestrians from a steep drop-off, and their removal endangers the public,” said Balouch.

“This is also a major financial burden on Auckland ratepayers.”

The fencing panels are described as large, black metal structures resembling pool fencing, and their removal would have required at least two people, a vehicle, and a significant amount of time.

“We are appalled by these actions,” Balouch added.

“The thefts have been reported to the New Zealand Police, and investigations are underway.”

AT is urging anyone with information or dashcam footage related to these thefts to contact their customer service centre at 09 355 3553 or report the matter to the NZ Police.

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