New Zealand is known worldwide for its liberal stance on issues such as prostitution and human rights but in the south island’s largest city it seems things haven’t changed over the years.

This week a well endowed English female tourist visiting a casino in the home of the All Blacks was told to cover up her cleavage or leave the premises.

Helen Simpson was gambling at Christchurch Casino while on holiday with her partner when casino staff told her that her large bosom was offending other punters.

The 33-year-old was approached after about an hour and said that she was shocked being asked to leave and had to borrow a zip-up top from a friend so she could continue to play the tables.

Ms Simpson said she was approached by a female member of staff who said she was causing offence because she was "showing a lot of front".

The Human Relations consultant said she has worn the dress all over Europe and never before had any complaints. Indeed it seems it had gone down well in the Northern Hemisphere.

"This is a year-old faithful - never had any problems before," Ms Simpson said.

"In fact I've got comments on the dress - your dress is lovely, it's really nice, it fits you, it suits you...never had any offence ever."

It’s not known if the majority of these were from members of the opposite sex!

She added: "Unfortunately you do get people with big boobs and small boobs. I mean if you don't like the look of them, don't look."

The casino's chief executive, Brett Anderson, said he was writing a letter to Ms Simpson regarding the incident but would not talk to the media about what it contained.

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