Beach carpark and campsite near Whanganui closed over erosion fears
Council chief infrastructure officer Lance Kennedy told the Chronicle in 2023 that the entire coastline – both cliffs…
Kerikeri families describe ‘river’ of water in Whangaruru campsite flood
When he looked outside “there was like an inch of water”. It was unsettling but not enough to…
Wānaka freedom camping investigated after unauthorised New Year party
“Any event on public conservation land needs to have an authorisation from DoC. This is so we can…
Scenic Rim Council red tape on camping pushes farmer to consider selling up
Scenic Rim farmer Robert Roberts says he has been running a side hustle to keep his cattle property…
The Rotorua family who have been on a 4-year camping trip
“We’d do three weeks tent camping and we just really loved the travel, loved being outside, loved watching…
Macpac revenue and profit fall as New Zealand demand softens
The business has 39 stores in New Zealand, 26 in the North Island and 13 in the South…
Mixed messages add to freedom camping issues – Editorial
Further muddying the waters is that freedom camping rules vary from place to place. The uptick in visitors…
Central Otago freedom camping surge prompts tougher bylaw proposal
“The Queenstown Lakes does seem to be a very popular place for tourists to visit,” Galloway said. Freedom…
Council prohibits freedom camping along Whanganui River Road after safety and behaviour concerns
Currently, campers along the road can stay for a maximum of two nights. “While the River Road was…
Police finish search of Tom Phillips’ bush camps ahead of road reopening
“We have a dedicated team working meticulously to examine the items that police have collected from the sites.…