A "phenomenal" influx of visitors to a local beach community created some pressure on the infrastructure, causing concern.
Tararua councillor Sharon Wards reported in last week's council meeting that the number of freedom campers and daytrippers to Akitio Beach over the holiday highlighted a need to "be careful what you wish for".
While promoting the area for tourism was a good thing, it also meant an influx of visitors to the beach community.
Akitio Ratepayers Association chairman Peter Greatbatch acknowledged that it was a part of life in the community but the number of visitors over the break did create a bit of a problem, especially with the water supply.
He said the camping grounds were not big enough to cater for what was estimated to have been dozens of freedom campers and daytrippers in the area.