Freedom Camping
Council bungle throws doors open to freedom campers
New Plymouth residents fear there will be another freedom camping free-for-all this summer after a council bungle which means its freedom camping bylaw has been sent back to the drawing board. Video, Audio
Uncertain summer ahead for Auckland's freedom campers
A by-law is being drafted which will go before Auckland council next month - but won't be in place before the summer. The council wants to formalize the areas where freedom camping is allowed while… Audio
Outcry over crowded campsite: 'It is slowly being trashed'
Angry Waitaki residents want answers as to why their local campsite is being overrun by tourists.
Council to consult over Akaroa freedom camping ban
Some Christchurch city councillors are worried a proposed ban on freedom camping in Akaroa won't solve the problem.
Council eyeing freedom camping enforcement for Lake Dunstan
A tougher approach to tackle wayward freedom campers around Central Otago's Lake Dunstan may soon be in place.
More than mess: the damage tourists are doing
We've had a lot of feedback about our discussion on freedom camping yesterday but many disagree messy travelers are in the minority. We look at emails highlighting the environmental strain tourists… Audio
Mayors tackle freedom camping
Mayors and deputies around the country are meeting with Tourism minister Kelvin Davis in Wellington today over continuing issues of freedom campers. Audio
Freedom campers back in Kaikoura, bringing their rubbish with them
Maurice Manawatu of "Maori Tours Kaikoura" says since State Highway One re-opened the freedom campers are back and they're bringing all their rubbish with them. Audio
Wgtn freedom camping plan sparks outcry
Residents sick of seeing toilets being emptied into Wellington's harbour do not want more space made available for freedom campers on the capital's waterfront.
Freedom campers put reserve under pressure
A decision to throw the doors open to freedom campers in New Plymouth has backfired and is putting a popular reserve and surf spot under pressure, residents say.
Freedom camping bylaw's backfired - New Plymouth residents
The Waiwhakaiho rivermouth has been overrun since a new, and more relaxed freedom camping bylaw was introduced late last year, putting a popular reserve and surf spot under pressure. Video, Audio
Freedom camping facility to be built in Whanganui
A new freedom camping facility is to be established on Whanganui's Anzac Parade as the city struggles with growing tourism.
Council gears up for summer influx of freedom campers
Work is underway to ensure popular freedom camping spots in Central Otago are ready to cope with the expected influx of visitors over summer.
Legality of freedom camping ban questioned
The legality of a proposed freedom camping bylaw in New Plymouth has been questioned at a public hearing today.
Wellington residents furious at council freedom camping proposal
Evans Bay residents say they're fed up with seeing campers getting dressed in public and doing their laundry, and are opposing council's proposal to add 30 car parks to the existing 46. Video, Audio
New Plymouth poised to ban some freedom campers
New Plymouth is the latest district eying freedom camping restrictions.
Blight or boon? Town split on expanding free camping
A Southland town that welcomed hundreds of freedom campers into its main domain is split on whether to expand the area.
Council issues dozens of fines to Christchurch freedom campers
Six freedom campers a week are being stung with fines by Christchurch council officials since the city completely banned the practice.
New home for freedom campers near Blenheim
A Marlborough man has come up with an innovative way to keep freedom campers and their waste off the streets. Audio
Almost 30 new freedom camping spots set up in Auckland
The Auckland Council has set up almost 30 new locations across the city for freedom campers as part of a two-month trial to try ease pressure on busy hotspots. Audio
