Rhapsody of the Seas (front) and Diamond Princess brought 5000 tourist to Dunedin on Waitangi Day yesterday. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
Rhapsody of the Seas (front) and Diamond Princess brought 5000 tourist to Dunedin on Waitangi Day yesterday. Photo by Peter McIntosh.
Rody Werkhoven, of the Netherlands, was unaware of the 15% surcharge applied to the cost of his beer yesterday. Photos by Jane Dawber.
Rody Werkhoven, of the Netherlands, was unaware of the 15% surcharge applied to the cost of his beer yesterday. Photos by Jane Dawber.
Guilty by Confection co-owner Larry Johnstone says he never charges extra on public holidays.
Guilty by Confection co-owner Larry Johnstone says he never charges extra on public holidays.
La Crepe owner-operator Marie Chauvin enjoyed a bumper day of trade without adding a surcharge.
La Crepe owner-operator Marie Chauvin enjoyed a bumper day of trade without adding a surcharge.
Enjoying a beer in the Octagon yesterday, despite the 15% surcharge, are (from left), Stuart Fisher, Cameron McLachlan, Ian McLachlan and Beven Yurjevic, all of Dunedin.
Enjoying a beer in the Octagon yesterday, despite the 15% surcharge, are (from left), Stuart Fisher, Cameron McLachlan, Ian McLachlan and Beven Yurjevic, all of Dunedin.
Surcharge hits holiday-makers
Tourists generally gave the thumbs down to the public holiday surcharge being added to prices by some businesses in Otago yesterday.