Arrests, disorderly behaviour and assaults on Police officers have marred this year's JuicyFest hip-hop and R&B music festival.
Debuting last year, JuicyFest has attracted some of the industry's most celebrated acts to New Zealand, including rapper Nelly, singer Ne-Yo and this year's headliners T-Pain and Ashanti.
Campbell Barry is the mayor of Lower Hutt and spoke to Charlotte Cook.