Traffic Delays for Attendees on Te Ārai Road

Festivalgoers heading to the Shipwrecked Festival in Te Ārai expressed frustration after enduring long traffic delays in hot weather, causing many to miss early performances. A festival spokesperson stated that their traffic management plan had performed better than expected but acknowledged the lengthy wait times faced by attendees. Reports indicated vehicles were stationary or moving slowly, with some still waiting to enter the site by mid-afternoon. Social media was filled with complaints as queues extended along the rural road.

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