Ron Mark MP
New Zealand First Deputy Leader

17 November 2016

PARTYING NON-LOCALS CAUSING FRUSTRATION IN KAIKOURA

The government needs to instruct police to request non-locals malingering in Kaikoura to continue their travels before they start over-staying their welcome, says New Zealand Deputy Leader Ron Mark.

“During a visit by New Zealand First to Kaikoura this morning, we were advised there is some frustration with non-locals and non-emergency helpers who have decided to prolong their stay in the town and are accepting the tremendous generosity of locals.

“Some of these people have been spending their nights drinking and partying.

“Kiwis are known as being generous and hospitable – but it only goes so far. These people who are prolonging their stay and receiving free food and hand-outs should be advised to move on,” Mr Mark says.

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