Phyllis St residents say the party house is listed on short-stay accommodation platforms. Photo: RNZPolice say violence at an Auckland party that saw a young person hospitalised is an isolated incident, but neighbours maintain it's an ongoing issue that needs action. Detective Senior Sergeant Anthony Darvill said some what unfolded at the party was unacceptable. However, neighbours say problems with out-of-control parties in the small street were ongoing. "It is cheap and easy for teenagers to book this property for one night to have a house party that, as demonstrated last night and many times before, can get quickly out of hand.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 29, 2026 00:33 UTC