One of the biggest events on the student social calendar was again carried out in true Scarfie style, with this year's occupants of Hyde Street determined not to disappoint.
Everywhere that sold alcohol within a mile radius was besieged by lively, costumed students buying copious amounts of liquor.
Even with these extras, the kegs provided by Hyde Street tenants were said to have not lasted past noon.
Among the more visible of the dressed-up students was a group dressed up as Orthodox Jews, characterised by their mock curls and kipas, and carrying Israeli flags.
Harry Potter also featured, at a flat aptly named Hogwarts, with characters ranging from the Golden Snitch, Death Eaters, and Harry himself.
Hyde Street was at its busiest around 3pm, where nearly a thousand students were crammed into the already alcohol-drenched, glass-splintered student street.
At night, activities began to get less agreeable. Just after 8pm, a couch was set on fire causing the number of patrolling police to double in less than five minutes.
Arrests, indignation and pandemonium ensued. Most of those on the street left quickly as the smoke from the couch enveloped the area.
But when it cleared many returned.
Injuries were sustained during the ruckus. Accounting student Alison Knight (20), endured severe swelling and a shallow cut after a wine bottle hit her in the face.
Seemingly in need of medical attention, Alison was nonplussed. The only comment she passed: "Would someone please find me some ice?"
Despite the fires and arrest, the party carried on well into the night, the street being well-populated until the sun rose.
The next day, police said the event was "generally good natured," although a few people "got a bit excited" and nine arrests were made.
• Emily Menkes is a first-year Otago University student who writes for the Otago Daily Times.
