One festival goer said organisers had done what they could to prepare but because the rain was persistent some areas had become an “absolute mud bath”. Adam Bennett, promoter of the Highlife Festival at Ascension Wine Estate in Matakana, said they had brought in 800sqm of flooring and marquees which could accommodate 80% of festival goers. Yesterday I had 100% confidence we were able to deliver a safe festival,” festival promoter Adam Bennett said. It was the worst weather he had experienced at a festival. He felt the bus system taking people away from the event could have been run better, Reeder said.

Source: Stuff January 01, 2024 22:40 UTC