Scenes from the altercation. Photo: TikTok/ScooterBrad
Police have been called to an altercation between Papamoa scooter ride and a group of mums at a skate park.
Bradley Goudie, known online as ScooterBrad, said he picked Gordon Spratt Reserve skatepark in Papamoa to practice in as it was quieter than other parks in the city, but found it filled with children.
He said he asked for them to move on, but it did not end well.
"I had to implement my standard procedure, which is basically just say, 'hey guys, what's up, like in 15 minutes I'm going to be blasting around the park real fast, doing some stunts and stuff'. I'm chasing the Olympic dream, so I have to consistently train, and obviously I'm at the one place that is dedicated to doing that thing.
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However, some other attendees have contacted RNZ to say the video had been heavily edited to show Goudie in a good light.
A separate video sent to RNZ shows Goudie loudly telling a mother at the park to "read the f***ing" sign as they argue over whether the children should be there.
According to the video Goudie posted on social media, the woman told him to go to another skate park.
He said he could go to other skate parks, but the problem remained.
"This is the quietest skate park. There's a new one down at the Mount [Maunganui] that she's referring to...
"But the problem there is tenfold, you know the amount of kids there is just... there's there's no way [to skate] and it's not really appropriate at a newly opened skate park."
He said he wanted to warn people because he was worried about safety at the park.
"Most of the kids in question aren't wearing shoes or safety gear, helmets, etcetera. We're talking, you know, 6,7,8-foot ramps rails with jagged edges, squared metal coping - like, this is a dangerous place to be."
In the video posted on social media the woman involved in the altercation contacted the police, and they can be seen talking to Goudie and telling him he was welcome to skate in the park.
RNZ contacted Tauranga City Council about the incident. It said it was a matter for the police.
It said in a statement all users of skate facilities should share with care, be patient and respect others.
It strongly recommended anyone using city parks concerned with safety should contact the police.
Western Bay of Plenty prevention manager Inspector Zane Smith said officers responded to two "disorderly behaviour" incidents at the park on Tuesday.
"Police spoke to members of the parties involved," Smith said.
"It was determined that both parties have the same right to use the park."
Smith said all parties moved on after officers attended.