Bubble trouble: The prank costing council over $5000 a year

In Invercargill, a mischievous prank has turned the city's main water fountain into an unexpected bubble bath, leading to significant costs for the council. Passers-by often mistake the fountain for a bubbly scene due to the prank. The council spends over $5000 annually fixing the fountain, which has been repeatedly tampered with. This ongoing issue highlights the challenges councils face in maintaining public amenities against persistent pranks, emphasizing the broader impact of seemingly small acts on municipal budgets.