While some submitters to Thames-Coromandel District Council supported freedom campers, the majority were against attracting more - with some even arguing it should be banned. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash, with Northland MP Willow-Jean Prime, explains the changes to freedom camping he would like to see. READ MORE:* Policing the liquor ban to prevent carnage: New Year's Eve in Whangamatā* Wellington to expand freedom camping spots under public places bylaw review* Campers finally respecting the right to freedom camp on the CoromandelAt a recent hearing, 142 submissions were received in response to the council’s review of its Freedom Camping Bylaw 2014 – to be renamed the Responsible Freedom Camping Bylaw. It asked the High Court to review the Marlborough District Council's new freedom camping bylaw for two sites. In 2014 it had to re-write its freedom camping bylaw, after a High Court judge found it to be illegal and contradictive of itself, siding with the association.

Source: Stuff April 19, 2021 02:26 UTC