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flag A new paid parking trial starts Dec. 2025 at three New Zealand parks to fund conservation and reduce traffic.

flag The Department of Conservation is launching a seven-month paid parking trial at White Horse Hill in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park starting December 2025, with fees of $5 per hour or $25 per day, plus annual passes for locals ($10) and regular visitors ($60). flag Free 20-minute parking remains for drop-offs. flag The program also extends to Dolomite Point in Punakaiki and Franz Josef, using payment machines and cameras, with breach notices for non-payment. flag Estimated revenue is $1.5 million. flag The initiative, shaped by community feedback, aims to support park maintenance and conservation, align with international practices, and improve traffic flow. flag A public session is set for September 29, and results will inform future decisions on continuation or expansion.

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