A special stage of the Targa New Zealand rally has been scrapped after protest from locals. Paul Shanahan, Targa NZ media spokesman, said there was strong objection from some of the residents along the route, "despite the massive economic benefit Targa Rally brings". The rally will still take place locally on the Crown Range road between Queenstown and Cardrona, near Wanaka, and on Littles Rd, near Arthurs Point. Glenorchy Community Association chairman John Glover said they opposed it. It certainly will be a consideration for where we next stage a South Island Rally."

Source: Otago Daily Times October 05, 2018 15:33 UTC