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freedom camping
Queenstown
January 10
Freedom camping reduced
Closed borders and a strict bylaw have drastically reduced the number of freedom campers in the Queenstown Lakes district.
Central Otago
December 20
Way more people use Lake Dunstan freedom sites
More people are using freedom camping areas on the edges of Lake Dunstan.
West Coast
February 17
Campgrounds 'crying wolf' over freedom campers
The CEO of the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Bruce Lochore is accusing campground owners of "crying wolf" over the negative impact of freedom campers.
Wānaka
March 15
Farmer issues call to 'stand up' on freedom camping
Blocking the entrance to a reserve popular with freedom campers was done by a young US man "concerned for the environment" - with help from a local farmer.
North Otago
October 26
Freedom camping trial to end in ban
Freedom camping at a North Otago spot is to be banned following a community-led trial that allowed five camping sites.
South Otago
April 21
Mayor cracks down on freedom
Clutha's mayor wants to move away from using the term ``freedom camping'' and instead talk of ``responsible'' or ``irresponsible'' campers.
Dunedin
August 10
Waikouaiti freedom camping proposed
Waikouaiti may become a freedom camping site to help take the pressure off Warrington.
Dunedin
June 9
Campervans 'not wanted' in central city
Dunedin's image is being tarnished by the messy area in the central city where campervans congregate, a councillor and community board deputy chairman say.
North Otago
April 19
Waitaki Lakes campsites privatisation postponed
Privatisation by leasing out Waitaki lakes camp sites will probably be deferred at least two years while the Waitaki District Council continues to manage them and get more revenue.
Dunedin
February 11
Call to follow resort on freedom campers
The Dunedin City Council should follow Queenstown's lead and employ a staff member to fine wayward freedom campers, Otago Peninsula Community Board chairwoman Christine Garey says.
Dunedin
December 15
Camping trial stopped
The Dunedin City Council has stopped a trial of a new freedom camping area in the city in its tracks, concerned instead of sharing the load, it may add to the problem.
Dunedin
June 14
Freedom and responsibility
The Department of Conservation and the Dunedin City Council have started discussing possible camping sites on Otago Peninsula. Star reporter Dan Hutchinson takes a look at the issue of budget camping on the peninsula and finds a distinct lack of enthusiasm for new facilities.
Dunedin
May 30
Freedom camping proposal concerns
A Dunedin City Council proposal to move or expand a trial that prompted controversy when freedom campers exceeded expectations at Macandrew Bay has raised concerns in areas on the council radar.
Dunedin
April 7
Freedom camping trial 'working' despite excesses
The Dunedin City Council insists extra efforts to control freedom camping on Otago Peninsula are working, despite a complaint to police about the numbers descending on Macandrew Bay late last week.
Dunedin
April 4
Freedom campers turn attention to Vauxhall
A sterner stance from the Dunedin City Council towards freedom campers at Macandrew Bay seems to have had unintended consequences.
Dunedin
March 6
Bid to rid Macandrew Bay of campers
Macandrew Bay may soon be free of freedom campers: residents' opposition has prompted the Otago Peninsula Community Board to seek immediate changes to the Dunedin City Council's trial of designated freedom camping locations.
Dunedin
February 28
Bay residents voice concerns
There is growing discontent among Macandrew Bay residents about freedom campers.
Dunedin
February 26
City council monitoring freedom campers
An influx of freedom campers at Macandrew Bay is being closely monitored by the Dunedin City Council, as part of its review of trial camping allowances.
Dunedin
September 24
Freedom camping eased up
New rules for freedom campers have been approved by the Dunedin City Council, but without a blunt warning to tourists.
Dunedin
July 29
Freedom camping moves questioned
Plans to ease Dunedin's freedom camping restrictions have aroused the ire of holiday park owners who fear being undercut by the Dunedin City Council.
Queenstown
July 5
Camping boundaries questioned
The boundaries separating where freedom campers can and cannot park up overnight within the Queenstown Lakes district are being disputed by the body representing caravan users.
Dunedin
May 27
Dunedin welcomes freedom campers
Freedom campers and other independent travellers are being enticed to Dunedin.
Dunedin
May 20
Freedom camping rule change nearer
A push to ease restrictions on freedom camping in Dunedin has taken a step forward after being endorsed for public consultation by city councillors.
Dunedin
April 21
Freedom camping changes considered
Freedom camping rules in Dunedin look set to be overhauled - again - as the Dunedin City Council moves to ease restrictions on tourists and their camper vans.
Queenstown
January 25
End freedom camping call
Retired Wanaka GP Dennis Pezaro has called for freedom camping to be stamped out, before those in breach of freedom camping bylaws cause a serious norovirus outbreak in New Zealand.
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