The response was so large that it caused a traffic jam outside the station, with people describing the scenes as “chaos”. Police were called after internet personality Rongo Keene's free fuel giveaway got out of hand. “Police were made aware of a large amount of vehicles queuing at a petrol station on Peachgrove Rd around 9.20am. “Z Energy was aware of the social media post from an individual offering to assist with fuel costs at Z Te Papanui (Five Cross Roads),” a Z Energy spokesperson said. “Ideally, we want everyone to just clear out.”Speaking to his livestream viewers after the event, Keene said he had “over 100 vouchers” to give away.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 04, 2026 06:41 UTC