Rhythm and Vines defends $5 fee for optional breath testing

Tuesday 31 December 2024 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 1 Jan 2025, 11:07am

Organisers of the Gisborne music festival are defending a $5 charge for optional pre-driving breath tests. The service was included in a departure checklist for the more than 26,000 attendees following the three-day event. Some festivalgoers have expressed frustration regarding the cost of the safety measure.

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1. StuffTue 31 Dec 2024, 8:01pm

   Rhythm and Vines announces $5 charge for optional breath testing as attendees depart (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 1 Jan 2025, 8:01am

   Festival defends charging for breath tests (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZWed 1 Jan 2025, 11:07am

   Rhythm and Vines defends charging $5 for pre-driving breath tests (opens in new tab)