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Whakatāne Plaques Stolen Twice | Auckland News
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- Jul 20, 2026
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- 79
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Summary
Memorial plaques honoring WWI and WWII veterans in Whakatāne vanished twice—first in March, then again between April and May—only to be recovered once more, this time severely damaged. A 52-year-old man has been arrested on theft and receiving charges. Police and scrap dealers are teaming up to stop metal theft in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, while locals mourn the disrespect shown to these deeply meaningful artifacts. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ed2fe1f27b0f82d5