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Graves on the Verge of Highway Collapse | Auckland News
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Ten graves at Tararu Cemetery in Thames, New Zealand, are perilously close to sliding onto State Highway 25—potentially shutting down the road, endangering drivers, and triggering a costly cleanup. The historic cemetery, last used for burials decades ago, is crumbling from neglect, with its Sexton’s Hut even reportedly being used for drug activity. Council officials warn of a “total disaster” if action isn’t taken fast, with options ranging from stabilizing the slope for $480K to relocating graves for $114K–$260K. While drainage fixes and monitoring are cheaper, the NZTA refuses to fund it, leaving the council scrambling for partners—and possibly Heritage New Zealand—to shoulder the bill before the highway closes and bones hit the pavement.
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