NORTH SHORE -- The Pipeline Women's Pro contest is set to go in April, but with only one-third of the usual time permitted. The City and County of Honolulu awarded Banzai Productions, who is organizing the event, a one day permit, something that has left surfers and community members feeling unsatisfied. “I am not too happy about the amount of days we were given," said Banzai Productions owner and contest director Betty Depolito in a statement. "We normally have three days of competition. We will work with what we have and have a great event. I am hoping to utilize two days per the allotted hours and have perfect surf.”
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