Plaza responds to angry parkers

The introduction of parking restrictions drew strong community opposition. Coast Plaza mall in Whangaparāoa has listened to feedback following its introduction of three hour (180 minute) restricted parking in its underground carparks. Signs announcing the restrictions went up in late December/early January. However, enforcement only began last month, leading to a host of complaints. Number plate recognition cameras were introduced to monitor compliance.  Comments on social media raised the visibility of signs, and the fines imposed for those who outstayed the 180 minute period, with many ...