Fraudulent parking payment stickers removed
Christchurch City Council Newsline: 14th July 2026
Christchurch City Council is urging residents to be aware after discovering fraudulent parking stickers directing customers to false payment websites.
This morning the Council found stickers with QR codes placed on some parking machines across the city, including machines from the Council as well as other parking providers.
In each case, the meter screens had also been vandalised with permanent marker to prevent customers from using the machine and instead encourage them to scan the fraudulent QR code to make payment.
Head of Transport Stephen Wright said the community could be assured the Council was taking this matter very seriously.
“The stickers at these sites were immediately removed and monitoring and surveillance from the Parking Compliance team has been increased - we’ll be out checking meters daily,” he said.
“However, residents should be mindful that any stickers like this are not legitimate. The Council would never prompt payment through QR codes and the correct payment method for Council-owned parking sites is always provided on the parking meters themselves.”
If you believe you, or someone you know, may have used the fraudulent website or entered bank card details, please contact your bank and the Police as your payment details may have been compromised. Also please phone the Council’s Contact Centre on 03 941 8999 to advise the location of the fraudulent sticker.
The Council is working with Police and other parking providers to ensure the stickers are recognised and removed as soon as possible.