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  •   Home > News > National > Christchurch

    Police say they're pleased with Christchurch's Electric Avenue crowd

    Police say they're pleased with Christchurch's Electric Avenue crowd


    An estimated 90-thousand people headed to the festival over the weekend - with Police assisting more than 400 security staff.

    Senior Sergeant Karen Simmons says there were issues with people pre-loading on alcohol and arriving drunk on Friday - as well as some problematic disorderly behaviour in Riccarton and around the university.

    She says Saturday was much better - the crowd was well-behaved and in great spirits.

    A small number of arrests were made - and minor disorder was reported.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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