Climate action vandals Tyre Extinguishers claim they have deflated car tyres in Christchurch.

The group was criticised earlier this month for deflating tyres of “gas guzzlers in Auckland.

Tyre Extinguishers spokeswoman Marian Walker said, “The Tyre Extinguishers in New Zealand have spread from the North Island to the South Island, with reports of SUVs deflated in the suburb of Halswell, Christchurch, New Zealand.”

“SUVs in the Luxembourg Crescent, Tongariro Street, Koareare Avenue, Bouma Street and Kokoda Street area were reported to be targeted.”

“What began as an action by UK citizens concerned about climate change has spread around the world, showing no signs of stopping.”

Walker said “the Tyre Extinguishers is a leaderless movement where anyone can take part, disarming SUVs wherever they are.”

“The Tyre Extinguishers’ aim is to make it impossible to own an SUV in the world’s urban areas.”

Marion Walker for the Tyre Extinguishers said: “SUVs are killing us. Time for citizens to defend themselves and make it impossible to own these killer vehicles in NZ’s urban areas.”