More areas of Dunedin could be opened up to freedom camping, while new restrictions are considered for Warrington Domain, as the Dunedin City Council mulls further changes to its approach. Council parks and recreation acting group manager Jendi Paterson said yesterday the council was seeking input from community boards on possible changes to the freedom camping bylaw for next season. That could eventually result in new locations being added to the list of permitted freedom camping spots in Dunedin, at present limited to Warrington Domain and Ocean View Recreation Reserve for non-self-contained vehicles. The exceptions were in cemeteries, scenic reserves, prohibited areas of Otago Peninsula or outside the designated areas at Warrington and Ocean View. Ms Paterson said other changes being considered including the future management of Warrington Domain, which had been a contentious issue in the last few years.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 31, 2017 17:04 UTC