New Zealand Tourist Attraction Closed After Multiple Incidents of Public Defecation
The Fernery, a fern house at Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton, New Zealand, was temporarily closed for cleaning after multiple incidents of people defecating inside the building. The Masterton District Council stated the behavior violates the Summary Offenses Act 1981 and poses a public health hazard, noting that public bathrooms are located within walking distance. The closure highlights an unusual public health issue at a historic 1924 attraction that officials say is rare but unacceptable.
The Fernery, a historic building housing over 60 varieties of ferns at Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton, New Zealand, was closed on Wednesday for cleaning following multiple incidents of human defecation inside the facility. The Masterton District Council announced the closure on social media, characterizing the behavior as a public health hazard and entirely unacceptable. Officials emphasized that several public bathrooms are located within easy walking distance of the attraction, including facilities in the nearby Central Business District. A council spokesperson confirmed that defecating in public is a criminal offense under the Summary Offenses Act 1981, and stated that police will be contacted if the incidents continue. The Fernery, built in 1924 by the Masterton Beautifying Society, was expected to reopen on Thursday following cleanup efforts.
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