Police called for reinforcements after disorder in Twizel

Tuesday 25 February 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 26 Feb 2025, 5:00am

Police required assistance from out of town to manage widespread disorder in Twizel on Saturday night. An intoxicated group caused assaults, property damage, and attempted to enter a local bar following the New Zealand Rowing Championships. Authorities also shut down a house party at a property rented by a Christchurch rowing club.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 25 Feb 2025, 3:28pm

   Intoxicated group causes havoc in Twizel after 2025 NZ Rowing Championships (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 25 Feb 2025, 3:32pm

   Drunken revellers cause headache for Twizel bar, officers called in from out of town (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 25 Feb 2025, 3:55pm

   Police called to Twizel bar from out of town (opens in new tab)

4. The PressWed 26 Feb 2025, 5:00am

   Christchurch rowing club’s house party shut down as revellers run amok in Twizel (opens in new tab)