Napier City Council has opened consultation on the future of freedom camping areas in the city.
The Council adopted the Statement of Proposal (SOP) and the Draft Freedom Camping Bylaw 2024 for consultation at a meeting on Friday.
Recent changes to the Freedom Camping Act by central government are behind the reconsideration of the number and locations of parks available to mobile travellers, says Napier Mayor, Kirsten Wise.
“Freedom camping bylaws are designed to regulate where and how people can camp on public land. The law change presents an opportunity to see if there’s a better way to do this, one that works for all our visitors and our community,” said Mayor Wise.
“We recognise the contribution freedom campers make to our economy, and want them to feel welcome, and safe here.”
Consultation opens today and will close on 29 November. Further details, and an online submission form will be available on sayitnapier.nz.
Council will consider submissions at a hearing in February next year.
