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Claiming Their Turf: Family Uses Road Cone to Mark ‘Their’ Parking Spot

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A New Zealand man received a blunt note on his windscreen, accusing him of poor parking. The message, instructing him to “MOVE YOUR CAR!” was puzzling, as he parked legally outside his home in Milldale, Auckland. In response, he wrote back on the neighbour’s car, asserting that street parking is public.

The tension seemed to stem from a nearby resident who often used a road cone to claim one of the two available street parking spaces in front of their property. This behaviour had been ongoing, with the neighbour removing the cone from their boot whenever they left home, suggesting they expected the space to be available upon their return.

When approached for comment, a woman from the household argued that the nearby parking was not truly public, stating that their family needs the space for their three vehicles. She noted that they were fine with others parking during the day but wanted access to the spot from 5 PM when all family members returned home, emphasising the need for common sense.

Authority representatives from Auckland Transport affirmed that street parking is open to all and that using cones to reserve spaces is unacceptable. They clarified that no individual has ownership over public parking.

Experts highlighted that such possessiveness over parking spaces is common, revealing a psychological tendency among drivers to feel entitled to the area in front of their property, even though it is a shared resource. Opinions varied, with some describing the behaviour as selfish and detrimental to community cohesion, as it creates unnecessary conflict among neighbours.

Ultimately, this incident represents a clash of perspectives on public space usage, illuminating broader issues around ownership and community in urban environments.

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