Freedom Camping Bill: Regulatory Impact Statement
Published:
May 2011
Read an analysis of options that will assist local authorities and DOC to effectively deter the negative behaviour associated with freedom camping.
Summary
- Freedom camping can include camping in a caravan, bus, car, tent or campervan.
- The behaviour of some freedom campers creates problems for local residents and significant costs for local authorities and DOC.
- Freedom camping takes place in unsuitable locations such as rest areas, reserves, beaches, car-parks, roadsides, and lay-bys.
- The main problems associated with freedom camping are the human waste and litter being left behind by some freedom campers. This is offensive to local residents and visitors to the region, and creates a public health risk and undermines New Zealand's image as a 'clean green' tourist destination.
- Local authorities and DOC are faced with ongoing costs for routine patrols, clean-up and maintenance of sites of free campsites.
- This Regulatory Impact Statement outlines options that will assist local authorities and the Department of Conservation (DOC) to deter camping in unsuitable locations, and address problems associated with freedom camping.
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This Regulatory Impact Statement has been prepared by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) and the Department of Conservation (DOC).