Students jumping on their building's roof, staff being terrorised and property being damaged is par for the course for Hyde St business Dunedin Taxis.
This year, manager Simone Green is expecting nothing different during the Hyde St keg party.
She had a handyman strengthening and reinforcing structures on her property on Monday morning in preparation for Saturday's party.
''Every year, without fail, the building is damaged. Last year I caught students attempting to set fire to the building.''
The business allowed its car park to be used by emergency services and for food distribution during the party.
But each year, it also found itself dealing with a repair bill.
''Last year I saw seven people lined up against the wall of the building using it as a public urinal. I asked the police to do something and they ignored my request.''
Mrs Green said she understood people lived on the street for its party reputation and, if the event was well managed, she would be more than happy to sponsor food.
However, the business was left off the invitation list to the stakeholder meeting this year - an oversight for which the OUSA has since apologised.
- Audrey Malone
