1 Oct 2018

Uncertain summer ahead for Auckland's freedom campers

From Nine To Noon, 9:08 am on 1 October 2018
There needs to be a national law for vehicles that are not self-contained, said Tony Kokshoorn.

There needs to be a national law for vehicles that are not self-contained, said Tony Kokshoorn. Photo: 123RF

A by-law is being drafted which will go before Auckland council next month - but won't be in place before the summer. The council wants to formalize the areas where freedom camping is allowed while providing for improved enforcement. But some local boards are raising concern, saying their areas are already over-run with campers.

Peter Haynes, Chair of the Albert Eden Local Board, and Councillor Linda Cooper, who chairs the council's Regulatory Committee speak with Kathryn Ryan.