The Tourism Minister says freedom camping needs to be controlled, rather than banned. Kelvin Davis is meeting with 32 mayors this morning in Wellington to discuss growing concerns about freedom campers. Freedom camping or free camping was the practice of putting up tents or parking up campervans in areas not designated for camping. Freedom campers in Rotorua were also criticised after one group was spotted with their washing strung between trees in Kuirau Park - not a designated freedom camping spot. Freedom campers have, however, defended their method of touring as a great way to travel on a budget.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 07, 2018 21:11 UTC