Councils around New Zealand are becoming increasingly frustrated at the disjointed rules governing freedom campers. <\/p>\n
Some want the government to do more to help with the burden on infrastructure. <\/p>\n
The latest 1 News poll shows the public agrees. <\/p>\n
Tourism Minister Paula Bennett said in some cases freedom camping behaviour was, \"just not acceptable and we're always looking at more things we can do\". <\/p>\n
The Taupo District Council, like many others, is asking residents where they would like freedom campers to park up. <\/p>\n
In Taupo, the council want to move freedom campers away from lake front areas and into set locations. <\/p>\n
It also wants to impose infringement fines on those who refuse to move. <\/p>\n
The government has invested over $17 million in projects such as new toilets and showers, but in the latest 1 NEWS Comar Brunton Poll, a majority of New Zealanders want government to do more to manage freedom campers. <\/p>\n
\"New Zealanders need to be aware we can start clamping down a lot more, but we'll be clamping down on them as well,\" Ms Bennett said. <\/p>\n
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