Three-hour wait for motorists exiting Auckland's festival

Photo: NZ HeraldThousands of people attempting to leave the Krishna Holi Festival in the Auckland town of Kumeū have encountered a "ridiculous" logjam of traffic at the exit roads - with motorists waiting more than three hours. The annual event at the Hare Krishna grounds at 1229 Coatsville-Riverhead Highway is a celebration of Holi, a popular Hindu festival known as the festival of colours. Another said: "Ridiculous traffic leaving Krishna Holi Festival, coming up three hours [and still] trying to leave now." Cars waited up to three hours to leave the Krishna Holi festival in Kumeū. The Herald has approached the festival organisers for comments.