The Police Minister says boy racers are terrorising communities throughout the country.

Four police vehicles were rammed at a Waikato gathering over the weekend, and an officer suffered minor injuries.

Police say a ute involved was stolen, with fake plates - and two people in the picture they've released weren't involved with the meet.

Minister Mark Mitchell says they're facing similar issues with gangs and youth offenders.

"They all think that they're above the law, they've got no respect for the police, they've got no respect for the public - and that's why we've got a massive public safety program currently underway in Government."

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