A Christchurch man has complained about homophobia after a bar repeatedly refused to let him in because of his ‘man bag’.

The man says the Rockpool Bar’s policy to not allow male patrons to bring bags in is homophobic.

The bar’s owner says the ban is in place to stop people hiding weapons in their bags.

Steve Armitage is Hospitality New Zealand Chief Executive and joins the show to discuss this.

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