The major rubbish clean-up of Te Mata Peak earlier this year is being spoiled by a new wave of litter bugs as the warmer weather and longer summer hours attract more visitors to the famous mountain destination.
Te Mata Park Trust Board trustee Mark Holder said amonsgt rubbish left at the peak over the weekend were the usual collection of fast food waste.
He said the fresh ice in the drinks suggested it may have come from a local Havelock North outlet. Rubbish bins are located in the park but some fail to use them.
"I suppose the out-of-town tourists will find it reassuring to see such a common worldwide phenomenon on our unique landscape.
"I bear no malice to the owners of the outlet but the vigilance of all those visiting the park can perhaps gather registration numbers of these numbskulls so we can prosecute them and exclude them from the park with a trespass notice."