Nitro Circus show's early finish irks spectator

It was up, up and away early for Nitro Circus performers, seen here at a 2013 show at North Harbour Stadium. Photo / NZME

When a kindergarten teacher forked out $400 for her family to see a team of petrol-fuelled daredevils perform Nitro Circus Live at the weekend, she didn't think the show would finish halfway through.

But that's what Anne Setter says happened - and Nitro Circus Live promoter Mike Porra says she won't be getting a refund.

The show, on Sunday night at Auckland's QBE stadium, featured performers doing stunts on various contraptions including dirt bikes, BMX bikes, quad bikes and more, and was scheduled to run for 105 minutes, plus an interval.

But rain meant the event was cancelled before the scheduled finish.

Mr Porra said the majority of the show, including all the big segments, had already been performed and it was cancelled for safety reasons.

"We have received hundreds of positive emails and social media posts from people thanking us for doing the best we could in dangerous conditions," he said.

Ms Setter said she bought four tickets at $99 each for her family to see the show - their second time at the event live.

About 6.15pm - approximately 45 minutes into the performance, which began at 5.30pm - she said it was over.

"Surely they should have postponed it, as it was obvious the weather was not the best. We should at least get a partial refund."

The teacher had been told by Ticketmaster that they would not be giving refunds at this time, but that she could request one by email.

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