POOR JUDGEMENT: Grant Lewis thought he would only be a few minutes when he left his car and boat across two disabled parking spots.

Canterbury Golf general manager Grant Lewis has come under heavy criticism on social media after parking across two disabled parks with his car and boat.

A photo of Lewis's car and boat parked horizontally across the two parking spots and a pedestrian crossing emerged on the Shocking Christchurch Drivers Facebook page today.

The photo, taken about 4.30pm yesterday outside Bunnings Warehouse Shirley, has been condemned after Christchurch man Steve Smith posted a photo and email exchange with Lewis on the Facebook page.

Smith wrote to Lewis: "Can you please explain to me as to why Canterbury Golf feel it's ok to park over 2 disabled car parks for 28 minutes?"

Lewis replied: "I apologise. I expected to be in there for a few minutes and had no other parking options with a boat. However I didn't get the service expected inside and was delayed."

Some have called the actions "lazy" and "arrogant" while others were disappointed with his response.

Lewis told The Press today he would not park that way again and said he could have handled the situation better.

He was disappointed Smith had taken to social media after apologising to him.

Lewis said could not find a park in the area, and thought it would only take a couple of minutes to purchase a rubber washer for his boat.

He said the staff struggled to find the item and when they mentioned the car parked in the disabled parks over the store intercom he explained the situation to them.

"It was a bit of a comedy of errors to be honest.

"Obviously it's very frustrating for all involved . . . It's just the way it's panned out and it's unfortunate.

"Sure he's (Smith) brought it to my attention, I've apologised, I just can't believe this has gone on Facebook and this has happened."

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