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Freedom camping at Makorori Beach could be back on the table if there is enough support. Other sites at Rere and Motu are also being looked at as Council reviews its Freedom Camping Bylaw. Gisborne District Council is looking for feedback on summer freedom camping sites. Staff will be at the A&P Show this weekend - look out for them in the Department of Conservation tent. People will be asked to put pins on a map to show where they think they should be able to freedom camp and where they shouldnt be able to. A camera and whiteboard will be available so that peoples views on freedom camping can be recorded visually.

The Makorori foreshore was a popular spot for summer freedom camping until the late 1980s. Pohutukawa trees were planted to stabilise the sand dunes and provide shade in the summer. Freedom camping in the area was stopped to allow the trees to establish. This has now happened.

At community consultation meetings earlier in the year, support was shown to open up sites in Rere and Motu for freedom camping. With the popularity of the Rere Falls and Rockslide and the Motu Cycle Trail these areas are increasingly getting more visitors.

Council encourages freedom camping and it is a popular choice for summer holidays in the Gisborne district, says Council regulatory services Sarwan Kumar. "It makes absolute beach front summer holidays accessible to all - locals, national and international tourists. Council has used a permit system to manage freedom camping. A small fee is charged for the permit which covers the cost of rubbish collection and effluent disposal. This system has generally worked well which is why we are considering extended the number of locations."

Council will also be seeking feedback on another camping issue - overnight camping.

The 2011 Freedom Camping Act now allows overnight camping on any Council land. However, camping is not permitted on some parks and reserves because of management policies approved by Council.

International and domestic tourists travel through the district in motor homes or vans. This is a growing section of the tourism market that should be welcomed. However it is considered preferable that these campers are encouraged to stay in some areas and discouraged to stay in others. The act says that if Council bans overnight camping in some areas through its bylaw it must have a good reason to do so.

"We want feedback on what areas should be encouraged and if there are areas that people think overnight camping should be banned, why?"

"We are also interested in what conditions these campers should have to meet. For instance should only certified self-contained vehicles be able to camp overnight? How long should they be able to stay in one place - overnight or up to 3 nights? "

For those who dont make it to the show, the questionnaire is available on Councils website or request a copy at Customer Services in Fitzherbert Street or Te Puia Springs. Consultation will run until the end of December and Council will collate all feedback and use it to draft a new Freedom Camping Bylaw. The full bylaw will be available for consultation next year.

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IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Freedom Innovations, an Irvine, California-based manufacturer of advanced technology prosthetic devices, announced today the expansion and reorganization of its senior management team. These additions and changes will support the companys continued growth, and will enhance Freedoms ability to achieve its significant product development and expansion plans. These moves will become effective November 1, and are designed to augment and complement the high-quality leadership team already in place at Freedom. They will also support and accelerate the Companys ongoing initiatives to maximize the meaningful growth opportunities in the advanced prosthetic market, as well as capitalize on Freedoms momentum from the three new products already released in 2013.

Senior healthcare executive Joe W. Martin will join the Freedom team as an instrumental element of this reorganizational initiative. Mr. Martin has been appointed to the newly created position of President & Chief Operating Officer. He most recently served as Senior Vice President & General Manager of BPH Therapy for American Medical Systems, Inc. and was previously President of the Diabetes Division of Bayer Healthcare.

Coincident with Mr. Martin joining Freedom in this new position, Maynard Carkhuff, currently Freedoms President and CEO, will assume the role of Chairman and CEO. "We are very excited to be able to announce these new organizational enhancements at Freedom and we are especially pleased that Joe will be joining our leadership team to oversee all operations," said Carkhuff. "Joe brings extensive experience in product development, manufacturing and supply chain processes, business development, and commercial execution strategies. His broad base of international experience and exceptional operational and process development skills will be tremendous assets for us. As Freedom continues to build on our strong foundation, as a high-growth, high-technology leader, we are vigilant in our commitment to continuously invest in additional strategic resources to accelerate the long-term growth of the business.

Freedom also announced today that Rob Cripe, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, has been promoted to Executive Vice President of North American Commercial Operations and Global Marketing. Mr. Cripe will assume additional responsibilities as head of Freedoms North American sales efforts, and will continue to lead Freedoms worldwide marketing organization. Mark Testerman, Vice President, Domestic Sales, will continue to focus on key account development and the management of the U.S. sales force. Claudia Gehrmann, General Manager for Europe, will also continue in her current role overseeing European Sales and Operations.

Freedom Innovations, LLC (www.freedom-innovations.com) designs, manufactures, and markets advanced technology lower extremity prosthetic devices that provide people with physical challenges the ability to reach their full potential. Based in Irvine, CA, Freedoms lower extremity prosthetics are distributed around the world.

Media: Interviews and photos are available upon request. Please contact Paul Williams at 949/916-6880 or via paul@medialinecommunications.com.

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19TH Annual Ogaden Diaspora Convention (Pease, Justice and Freedom for all)
19TH Annual Ogaden Diaspora Convention (Pease, Justice and Freedom for all) which held on 10 October 2013 at Colosseum Hotel.

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Freedom Flyer front seat on-ride HD POV Fun Spot America
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Malala Yousafzai honoured with Sakharov Prize for freedom of thought
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Noam Chomsky on Freedom of Speech and Anti-Fascism (5/8)
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David Horowitz, Founder and President of The David Horowitz Freedom Center
joins Steve to discuss launching truthrevolt.com.

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Sinking the Seattle Farm Boat: The Dave Petrich Story
For three years, Captain Dave Petrich operated the farm boat, a small organic farmer #39;s market located in Seattle #39;s iconic South Lake Union district. This yea...

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Julius Malema, formally launched his political party - the Economic Freedom Fighters.
Thousands of supporters - including miners - attended the launch, with the party promising to be a haven for the poor and hungry. UDM leader, Bantu Holomisa,...

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