Police arrested a man and impounded seven motorbikes following reports of dangerous riding in Mount Maunganui.
In a statement today, police said "reports from the public raised concerns about a group of five motorcyclists allegedly riding without helmets or safety gear, speeding and riding on both sides of the road and the footpath."
The alleged incident happened on Sunday.
Police said inquiries were made at the time however due to the dangerous manner of riding displayed the group were not stopped.
The same riders were later allegedly seen driving dangerously again in Ohauiti, resulting in one arrest.