Suitcases are being dragged from tourists' cars while they visit the Putaruru Blue SpringsSTUFF The Blue Spring near Putaruru (File)A spring once described as New Zealand's best kept secret is becoming a target of thieves. READ MORE:* Putaruru Blue Spring - NZ's best kept secret? * Iwi concerns delay cafe plan for Putaruru's Blue Springs* Restaurant, function centre, approved for Putaruru Blue Spring* Taking water diminishes Blue Spring's mana, say local iwiPeat said tourists who were leaving valuable items unattended and in plain sight, were being targeted. SUPPLIED Swimming was banned at the Putaruru Blue Springs after a huge influx of tourists caused significant damage. When approached by Stuff, Blue Spring visitors expressed shock on hearing thefts had been taking place.

Source: Stuff March 13, 2018 00:33 UTC