2605 days ago

Poll: Was Mudtopia a waste of money?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Rotorua News

Hi neighbours,
Mudtopia organisers have revealed they made just $117,000 from the event that cost $1.48 million to put on.
The preliminary figures released by Rotorua Lakes Council said approximately 12,000 mud passes were snapped up, and approximately 2000 people attended the Saturday night concert.
It also revealed the festival achieved a total revenue of $117,000, leaving ratepayers with $437,000 in total costs.

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So do you think the event was a waste of money?
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Was Mudtopia a waste of money?
  • 72.8% Yes, and it should be scrapped
    72.8% Complete
  • 8.6% Yes, but I'd like to see if back next year
    8.6% Complete
  • 18.5% No, it was a good event
    18.5% Complete
81 votes
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