Parents and guardians of young people enjoying the long weekend at Mahia are asked to ensure they don’t ruin the holidays for others.

Acting Inspector Andrew Knox says police attended disorder incidents in the seaside town last night, involving hundreds of young people, which kept officers busy.

“There were also several fires deliberately lit on the beach, prompting a request to the local volunteer fire brigade to help extinguish the fires.”

Many of those involved in the disorder appeared intoxicated, and glass bottles were thrown at a Police vehicle.

Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant, Kevin Tiernan:

One person is in critical condition following an assault overnight in Māngere.

The assault occurred outside a commercial premises on Massey Road around 12.10am. One person was transported to hospital where they remain in critical condition.

The alleged offender fled the scene prior to Police arrival, and we are making enquiries to locate them.