Councils frustrated at disjointed freedom camping rules, but clamping down could hit New Zealanders as well – TVNZ

Councils around New Zealand are becoming increasingly frustrated at the disjointed rules governing freedom campers.

Some want the government to do more to help with the burden on infrastructure.

The latest 1 News poll shows the public agrees.

Tourism Minister Paula Bennett said in some cases freedom camping behaviour was, "just not acceptable and we're always looking at more things we can do".

The Taupo District Council, like many others, is asking residents where they would like freedom campers to park up.

In Taupo, the council want to move freedom campers away from lake front areas and into set locations.

It also wants to impose infringement fines on those who refuse to move.

The government has invested over $17 million in projects such as new toilets and showers, but in the latest 1 NEWS Comar Brunton Poll, a majority of New Zealanders want government to do more to manage freedom campers.

"New Zealanders need to be aware we can start clamping down a lot more, but we'll be clamping down on them as well," Ms Bennett said.

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