Three abandoned vehicles, one contained multiple propane tanks, have turned up on private land in Ngatangiia, creating an unsightly mess and a safety hazard.

The property at Pa Ariki Rd, is the former site of construction company Mainline Brown and has been largely unused for decades.

The husband of one of the landowners said they were shocked when they first spotted the abandoned vehicles a couple of weeks ago.

It could potentially cost them thousands of dollars to have the vehicles removed and crushed.

“This is not a dumping ground.”

He asked those responsible for dumping the vehicles to pick them up and take them away.

He said they have two weeks before the family contact police and take the matter further.