The eventgoer said the unlimited ride passes were inconsistently priced. The Kumeū Easter Festival, running from April 3 to 7, was marketed as a Budget-friendly event at the Kumeū Showgrounds. An Easter event in West Auckland has turned sour, amid complaints from attendees of the Kumeū Easter Festival that it was not worth the prices being charged. Another woman described the Easter event as “such a scam” in a post to its Facebook page. Reviews planned - organiserA Bites & Beats spokesperson told the Herald the event operated with multiple rounds of pre-sale offers for tickets, and these were “clearly advertised online”.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 03, 2026 22:05 UTC