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More than 1600 fines issued to freedom campers in Queenstown under new rules

10.03.2026 19:04 1 min 1 source РУС
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More than 1600 fines issued to freedom campers in Queenstown under new rules
Original source: RNZ

The Queenstown Lakes District Council introduced new freedom camping rules in December, restricting vehicles to 141 designated sites. Over three months, 1514 Freedom Camping Act infringements at $400 and 108 Reserves Act infringements at $800 were issued, primarily for illegal parking or overstaying. The council reported the highest number of fines since around 2019, while campers argue that demand for spaces far exceeds supply.

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