Permanent freedom camping ban proposed for local reserves
Measures to ban freedom camping from two popular Queenstown reserves could become permanent. The Queenstown Lakes District Council will be asked to initiate consultation on bylaw amendments prohibiting freedom camping at Lakes Hayes and Shotover Delta at its meeting today (26th July).
There has been "considerable concern" from residents who felt they were unable to enjoy the reserves due to the behaviour of some freedom campers. What do you think about the proposal? Will it affect you?
Read the full story here.
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