Photos have emerged of a fresh white line painted over a squashed possum on an Auckland road, prompting questions about whether roadworkers should have moved the pest.
The photo, taken yesterday on Cape Hill Rd in Pukekohe, was posted to Facebook with the comment: "Nice new paint job on the road up Cape Hill today- you had one job".
Auckland Transport has admitted to the mistake and promised to rectify it.
Comments on the photo were split between those who were upset by it and those who could see a funny side.