One video shows a car in a deserted Auckland supermarket car park. Photo / Supplied
One video shows a car in a deserted Auckland supermarket car park. Photo / Supplied
Kiwi hoons have taken to social media to share videos of themselves performing burnouts and skids on empty streets, trying to hide their details as they brag about their antics.
Over 70,000 people have joined a Facebook group set up to promote the activity, prominently featuring videos from New Zealandand Australia.
In one recent video, a car is seen drifting through the car park of the Countdown supermarket in Massey, Auckland.
The video shows the car travelling at speed through the empty car park, repeatedly losing traction as onlookers film the display.
Another congratulated drivers who had performed the activity for 'likes' online.
"Shout out to all the lads who've skidded in the driveway of their rental property and now probs face eviction," he wrote.
"Bloody legends".
One video shows a patched gang member holding a large knife as he watches a car perform a burnout on a public road.
Patched gang members can be seen in some of the videos. Photo / Supplied
Some users were keeping their activities off public roads, with one Kiwi driver asking group members: "Is a shed skid worth a divorce? I've been told no as our concrete is mint, but my argument is a rug will hide it all."
The group even has its own merchandise. Photo / Supplied
The group even boasts its own merchandise, with fashion-conscious hoons able to buy stickers that read: "Sending it for the boys" or T-shirts and hoodies featuring the group's logo.
A police spokesperson told the Herald that they were not immediately aware of the s incident in Massey however they will be making follow up enquiries.
"Operating a vehicle in this manner is not only reckless, but it's also dangerous and illegal and puts those involved at risk," they said.
"Under the Land Transport Act, it is a criminal offence to operate a motor vehicle on a road in a manner which causes the vehicle to undergo sustained loss of traction.
"The penalty is up to 3 months imprisonment or a fine up to $4,500 as well as being disqualified from driving for at least 6 months."
