Brunch lines and a gumboot shortage: Rhythm and Vines clears shelves for NYESUPPLIED About 20,000 people attend the Rhythm and Vines festival in Gisborne. But the boost of about 20,00 Rhythm and Vines punters forced some cafes to close their kitchens briefly as they failed to keep up with the sharp demand. Visiting Rhythm and Vines on Saturday, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the annual New Year's event was a plus for Gisborne. READ MORE:* A sea of mud claims jandals as bad weather sweeps over Rhythm and Vines* Thousands descend on Gisborne for 15th Rhythm and Vines event* Gisborne liquor ban for Rhythm and VinesGLENN MCCONNELL/STUFF Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at Rhythm and Vines. Along the main streets, cafe workers warned potential diners of up to 90 minute long waits for food.

Source: Stuff December 31, 2017 06:33 UTC