Vandals slashed the tyres of around 30 vehicles in the Greymouth central business district overnight, and ripped up the turf at two sports fields.

Outside the Greymouth Railway Station a single tyre was stabbed on seven rental vehicles belonging to Avis, Europe Car and Thrifty.

Across town between six and twelve vehicles each at Grey Ford, Coast Toyota and the Greymouth Car Centre had a single tyre stabbed.

The grounds at Hargreaves Park and Jellyman Park were also damaged.