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The Queen Elizabeth park attraction, which features an enclosed walk around a stream, through a path of ferns, shut its doors on Wednesday.

A mystery defecator has struck again - closing a much-loved fernery in Masterton while cleaning teams wiped up their mess.

The Queen Elizabeth park attraction, which features an enclosed walk around a stream, through a path of ferns, shut its doors on Wednesday.

The Masterton District Council said it was not the first time someone had emptied their bowels in the fernery, and park users are now looking to wipe out the stain on its reputation.