Manager calls for stricter freedom camping regulations to protect local businesses and NZ's clean image.

Tracie Thornborough, manager of a Rotorua holiday park, has called for stricter regulations on freedom camping, citing its negative impact on local businesses and New Zealand's "clean green" image. She argues that freedom campers often do not spend money in town and bypass commercial parks. In contrast, some freedom campers claim they support local attractions. The New Zealand government is considering extending the freedom camping transitional period for self-contained vehicles beyond June 2025.

October 27, 2024
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