AUCKLAND, New Zealand, July 10 (Xinhuanet) -- New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark condemned Sunday the attacks on mosques in Auckland.

    Clark said she was saddened by the attacks.

    Four Islamic centers in Auckland were attacked overnight. The New Zealand Muslim Association mosque in Ponsonby had several windows damaged in one attack. No offenders or suspects were seen.

    Windows were smashed at the Al Faroq Cultural Center in Otahuhu,south Auckland. Vandalization at the Mt Roskill Mosque in Sandringham and the South Auckland Mosque and Otahuhu had also been reported.

    The attacks happened two days after bombs exploded in London, killing more than 50 people.

    Clark said New Zealanders across all communities are horrified by the attacks in London which are the work of evil people.

    "But it is wrong to target the Muslim community here in retaliation. New Zealand's Muslim community like all New Zealand's communities is overwhelmingly a law abiding and peaceful community."

    "Times like these call for cool heads and for tolerance. The evil acts of some should not lead to scapegoating of minorities inour communities," said Clark.    Enditem