Political parties are using motion sensor cameras to catch election hoarding vandals, and passing the evidence to police.
Both National and the Conservatives acknowledged they were using cameras in some electorates to combat vandalism, theft and damage of signs.
Other parties are relying on volunteers to monitor and respond to vandalism.
National Party campaign manager Jo de Joux confirmed some election teams were using motion sensor cameras to monitor hoardings.
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