University rowing club to review crayfish throwing incident in Christchurch

Tuesday 5 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 5 Aug 2025, 1:26pm

The University of Canterbury Rowing Club is conducting an internal review following an incident at a Riccarton restaurant. Video footage allegedly shows a man grabbing a crayfish from a tank and throwing it across the room. Police are also investigating the matter.

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1. StuffTue 5 Aug 2025, 10:59am

   University club announces ‘internal review’ after crayfish throwing at Christchurch restaurant (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 5 Aug 2025, 1:26pm

   Crayfish allegedly killed at uni rowing club event (opens in new tab)