New Plymouth District Council Freedom Camping Bylaw Submissions – Consultation 25 August to 26 September 2018

Submission No: 1; Ken Bedford, Chairman Organisation: Clifton Community Board Address: c/- Private Bag 2025, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: Yes 15 mins

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: The Clifton Community Board have opted for the least intrusive and have concerns over monitoring of the spaces that will be made available without which, the provision of the rules is meaningless.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Oakura Beach Front Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: Again the Board have concerns over the monitoring of the spaces that will be made available.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Yes

1 Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Yes Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: The Clifton Community are against non-self-contained freedom camping in any CBD or residential area and have a strong preference for a specific campground provision being made available.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: Without supervision, any designated number of nights is, again, meaningless.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District?

Comments: All tent users should be encouraged to use the campgrounds. The Clifton Community Board encourage the NPD to look at a purpose built freedom campground for non-self contained such as the one developed at the Huatoki.

Additional Comments: The Clifton Community Board would like to see the number of freedom camping sites at Tongaporutu limited to 15 spaces. The Tongaporutu community have requested that the area adjacent to the boat ramp be a "no camping" area between 24 December and 2 January due to the area being highly used by the community and additional visitors to the area. (High Use) Waiiti Beach be classified as no freedom camping. White Cliffs (end of Pukearuhe Road) be no freedom camping as people launch boats from this area and it is the beginning of a walkway. There are no toilets in this area and limited parking. There is scope in the area for the Council to develop for the purposes of fishing, camping and walking.

2 Submission No: 2; Andrew Larsen, Joe Rauner, Jonathan Marshall and Trevor Dodunski Organisation: Waitara Community Board Address: c/- Private Bag 2025, New Plymouth, 4343 Wish to speak to the Council: Yes 15 mins

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth East End Beach Kawaroa Park

Comments: N/A

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Fitzroy Beach East End Beach Kawaroa Park Oakura Beach Front

Comments: N/A

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC

1 Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC

Comments: Marine Park should be considered as an option as an extension to Battiscombe Terrace

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District?

Comments: The Waitara Community Board would prefer to see a time limit of 6pm - 9am put in place within 100m of a public toilet.

Additional comments: The Waitara Community Board support freedom camping in principle and would not like to see it restricted as visitors should be encouraged. We need to share out tikanga with the widest group possible. The Waitara Community Board request that the following restrictions be put in place within 100 meters of any public toilet across the district, taking into account the Summer and Winter daylight savings periods: Summer: 6pm - 9am Winter: 4pm - 9am

Submission No: 3; Doug Hislop Organisation: Kaitake Community Board Address: Wish to speak to the Council: Yes 5 minutes

NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL Freedom Camping Submission from the Kaitake Community Board

PREAMBLE The Kaitake Community Board (KCB) takes the view that our community is already doing more than its fair share of freedom camping provision, and therefore does not support any additions as suggested in the Council resolution. As well the KCB has determined not to comment on freedom camping proposals outside its geographical area. The KCB believes that those deliberations rest with the decision-makers and the various communities concerned.

For the winter period (1 May to 31 October) should freedom camping be managed on the Oakura Beach Front? Yes. We believe there should be a total ban on freedom camping of any description on any area of the Oakura Beachfront throughout the year. KCB members have canvassed opinions on this, and there is a clear community message that freedom camping there is inappropriate. During the summer months beachfront parking is often at a premium and providing freedom camping spaces is nonsensical. All possible parking spaces are within 400 metres of the Oakura Beach Holiday Park, and the close proximity of residential housing to the beachfront is another reason.

During the winter period much of the parking area is roped off to allow the grassed summer parking surface to recover, horse floats regularly park on the hard parking area (as they are quite entitled to do) and the other parking spaces are invariably taken up by locals accessing the Shearer Reserve playground and skatepark. (see attached images). There is also more parking requirements generated by customers to the Vertigo surfshop and the Black Sands restaurant.

The loss of access to the area for the local community and day visitors from throughout the district is an undesirable outcome.

NPDC is proposing to require non self-contained freedom campers to stay in specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district. Do you agree with the following proposals? Oakura CBD - 2 spaces for non-self contained. No. We believe there should be no such designated parking spaces in the village CBD. Parking is already at capacity in that location and there is no support for such a freedom camping ‘solution’. Local residents already are coping as best they can with the parking issues and designation of any such spaces will only add a further layer of discontent. There is also the question of the nuisance of extra generated rubbish. Currently, the provided rubbish bins do not cope with the demand. For example, the Oakura Four Square is emptying the overflowing public bin into its skip daily. It would be an ill- conceived outcome to allow any designated spaces in the village CBD.

1 For how many nights should non self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30-day period? 1, 2, or 3 nights? The KCB believes the following should apply. Corbett Park - 1 night during the summer period (1 November to 30 April). - 3 nights during the winter period (1 May to 31 October). AhuAhu Beachfront - 3 nights. Weld Road Beachfront - 3 nights.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in the NPDC district? 1 night only, or full ban. The KCB supports a total ban in our area.

FINAL COMMENTS: The KCB’s submission relates only to freedom camping in the Kaitake Ward. Our responses do not relate to other geographical areas, as we believe that is for the other respective communities to comment on.

The KCB believes that the Oakura community is already ‘pulling its weight’ on this issue, with the provision of both self-contained and non self-contained camping at Corbett Park, AhuAhu Beach and Weld Road Beach. There is also DoC camping availability at Lucy's Gully for both types. These spots provide a mix of quite outstanding camping opportunities, with available fresh water and toilets. The distances from those locations to Oakura’s commercial area are: Corbett Park: 0.62km AhuAhu Beach: 7.5km Weld Road Beach: 8.8km Lucy’s Gully: 4.5km

As stated, we already have parking issues on theOakura beachfront and in the CBD so why exacerbate the issue?

Under the Council's proposal, there will be no non self-contained camping at Greenwood Road and Fort St George where there is no potable water supply or toilets - we support that.

We also believe that the Corbett Park site needs to be closelymonitored. The data provided byCouncil officers was incomplete - there were manymore campers during the 2017/18 summer period than the Council data showed (see attached spreadsheet). Corbett Park is a very popular summer recreation spot and is the only sports field in the community. Parking is at a premium on many days (see attached images). If there isn’t consistent monitoring to ensure freedom campers are abiding by the rules then the bylaw has no basis.

KAITAKE COMMUNITY BOARD: Doug Hislop - Chair Mike Pillette - Deputy Chair Graham Chard Paul Coxhead 18 September 2018

CONTACT: [email protected] POSTAL ADDRESS: 31 Mace Terrace, Oakura Appendix 1 – Corbett Park Freedom Camping Data

7 Appendix 2 – photographs (Oakura Foreshore)

Pic 1: Oakura Foreshore

Pic 2: Closed parking spaces during winter

8 Pic 3: Winter parking on the beachfront

Pic 4: Summer parking on the beachfront

9 Appendix 3 – Photographs – Corbett Park Pic 1: Corbett Park - Winter Sports Event

Pic 2: Corbett Park - Summer Sports Event

Pic 3: Corbett Park – Winter Recreation

Pic 4: Corbett Park – Summer Recreation

1 Submission No: 4; Marlene Benson Organisation: Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga Address: Wish to speak to the Council:

Te Rūnanga o Ngti Mutunga PO Box 32 Urenui

Craig Stevenson Chief Executive New Plymouth District Council Private Bag 2025 NEW PLYMOUTH 4342

NPDC Freedom Camping Bylaw By email: [email protected]

20 June 2018

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga Submission on New Plymouth District Council Draft Freedom Camping Bylaw

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this policy.

Non-self-contained campers

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga do not support that these vehicles be allowed to park in designated parking spaces and would like these vehicles to instead be banned within the NPDC District unless in a suitable Council or Department of Conservation campground.

We would like to suggest that the NPDC utilizes and publicizes the existing campsites available or if demand is large enough creates additional areas that are suitable for non-self-contained vehicles to camp with the appropriate, rubbish, toilets and shower facilities

Our specific concerns about the parking spaces suggested for Urenui is that Yandle Park already has limited suitable safe public parking available. This is a very well used park, playground and public toilet (this is the only public toilet on the main road between New Plymouth and Tongaporutu).

At present the public parking available only just copes with the demand created by the existing playground and toilets. Allowing for part of the available parking to be utilized for overnight parking will only make this situation worse and create a possible public danger.

Self-contained Campers

In the original proposal for this bylaw made by NPDC Council Staff in late 2017 (this proposal was presented to the Kaitiaki group in June) the suggestion was for a limited number of designated carparks for self-contained campers to be created in some Council carparks.

1 The proposal was for the number of car parks available for freedom campers to be limited and those found not in the designated carparks could then be asked to leave. Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga supported this method of limiting the number of campers using these carparks and thought it was a practical and economic way of limiting the impact freedom campers had on other users.

We would ask that the NPDC looks at revisiting this suggestion.

Tents

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga support the suggestion that tents be allowed for one night only – and to be pitched one hour before sunset and leave within two hours of sunrise the following morning within 100m of public toilets.

Nga mihi

Marlene Benson Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga

2 Submission No: 5; Sera Gibson Organisation: Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa Trust and Puketapu Hapu Address: Wish to speak to the Council: Yes

T E K O T A H I T A N G A O T E AT AWA T A R A N A K I

NPDC Freedom Camping Bylaw By email:

[email protected]

Rāapa, 26 Mahuru, 2018

Submission on New Plymouth District Council Draft Freedom Camping Bylaw

Tēnā koe,

1. On behalf of Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa Trust (Te Kotahitanga) and Puketapu Hapū (Puketapu) appreciate the opportunity to provide this submission on the New Plymouth District Council draft Freedom Camping Bylaw.

2. Te Kotahitanga wish to speak to this submission.

Introduction - Te Atiawa

3. Te Kotahitanga and Puketapu Hapū’s interest in the draft Bylaw is because Te Atiawa Iwi (Te Atiawa) exercise mana whenua and mana moana (authority) over the ancestral lands, waters, taonga species, wāhi tapu and wāhi taonga within the Te Atiawa rohe (area of interest) which extends from Te Rau o Te Huia along the coast to the Herekawe Stream, inland to Maunga Taranaki and offshore to 12 nautical miles. Te Atiawa has occupied this rohe for centuries.

4. Te Atiawa has rights and interests including, but not limited to: a. rights and interests arising under the Te Atiawa Iwi Claims Settlement Act 2016; b. rights and interests arising under the Maori Fisheries Act 2004; c. rights and interests according to tikanga and customary law; d. rights and interests arising from the common law (including the common law relating to aboriginal title and customary law); and e. rights and interests under the Treaty of Waitangi and its principles.

5. In relation to the Te Atiawa Iwi Claims Settlement Act 2016, Te Atiawa maintains its interest in marine and coastal areas through Statutory Acknowledgement areas recognised in the above Act and those that have the potential to be affected by the draft Bylaw are as follows:

3  Te Atiawa Coastal Marine Area adjoining the landward area of interest;  Herekawe Stream and its Tributaries;  Huatoki Stream and its Tributaries;  Kowhangamoku Stream and its Tributaries;  Manganui River and its Tributaries;  Mangati Stream and its Tributaries;  Manu Stream and its Tributaries;  Motukari Stream and its Tributaries;  Onaero River and its Tributaries;  Parahaki Stream and its Tributaries;  Tapuae Stream and its Tributaries;  Te Henui Stream and its Tributaries;  Waiau Stream and its Tributaries;  Waihi Stream and its Tributaries;  Waihowaka Stream and its Tributaries;  Waiongana Stream and its Tributaries;  Waiongana Stream Conservation Area;  Waipapa Stream and its Tributaries;  Waipu Stream and its Tributaries;  Waitaha Stream and its Tributaries;  Waitara River and its Tributaries;  Waitara West Marginal Strip;  Waiwhakaiho River Mouth (Crown Land Conservation Area); and  Waiwhakaiho River and its Tributaries.

6. Thus the potential effects of the draft Bylaw on Te Atiawa’s rights and interests are our key concern.

Submission Non-self-contained vehicles (Questions 1 - 4) 7. Te Kotahitanga and Puketapu do not support non-self-contained vehicles parking at any site, for any amount of time, at any time of year. Last summer saw an influx of non-self-contained vehicles to these sites which resulted in littering, unsanitary practices and impacts on the amenity values of these sites. Therefore, we propose a full ban on non-self-contained vehicles parking within the New Plymouth district unless parked in a suitable New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) or Department of Conservation campground.

Furthermore we propose that the NPDC utilises and publicises the regions existing campsites and if demand is large enough we propose that the NPDC develop additional sites with suitable rubbish, toilet and showering facilities for non-self-contained vehicles to park.

Tents and temporary structures (Question 5) 8. Te Kotahitanga and Puketapu do not support freedom camping in tents and other temporary structures and propose a full ban.

Conclusion 9. In conclusion, Te Kotahitanga and Puketapu thank you for the opportunity to make this submission.

Nāku, nā

Sera Gibson Pou Taiao, Environmental Policy Advisor Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa Trust

5 Submission No: 6; James Imlach Organisation: NZMCA Address: Wish to speak to the Council: Yes

26 September 2018

New Plymouth District Council 84 Liardet Street Private Bag 2025 New Plymouth 4342

Submission emailed to: [email protected]

SUBMISSION ON THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE FREEDOM CAMPING BYLAW 2018

Introduction

1. The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association (NZMCA) appreciates the opportunity to submit on the New Plymouth District Council’s (the Council) proposed amendments to the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2018 (the bylaw).

2. The NZMCA represents some 83,000 individual New Zealanders who share a passion for exploring our country at leisure in their purpose-built self-contained motorhomes and caravans. NZMCA members are hybrid campers frequently alternating between commercial campgrounds, Department of Conservation campsites, NZMCA Parks and freedom camping areas. The NZMCA operates two member-only motor caravan parks in Bell Block (owned) and at Huatoki Reserve (under lease agreement).

3. The majority of NZMCA members are retirees and baby-boomers who value and respect the places they visit. The Taranaki region is a popular holiday destination for our members and their families. Many enjoy visiting Taranaki’s local events and attractions while camping in districts like New Plymouth.

4. Over 3,200 individual members reside in the Taranaki region with 1,697 living in New Plymouth alone. Many of them enjoy a range of camping opportunities with their families in their own backyard. Therefore, the bylaw will have a significant impact on the ability for thousands of New Zealanders and local residents who enjoy freedom camping in their self- contained vehicles throughout New Plymouth.

5. The NZMCA is a strong advocate for responsible camping in genuine self-contained motorhomes and caravans. We support local bylaws and policies that uphold the permissive premise of the Freedom Camping Act 2011 (the FCA) and, where necessary, restrict freedom camping to self-contained vehicles only.

Summary and key recommendations

6. The NZMCA supports the main thrust of the bylaw. Maintaining a permissive approach towards self-contained vehicles will help support any future application for motorhome friendly town status.

7. We recommend:

a. Providing a couple of sites for self-contained vehicles in Schedule 1 areas where freedom camping is prohibited from 1 November to 30 April.

b. Reviewing the lawfulness of clause 9 (temporary closures). Earlier in the year the NZMCA obtained legal advice from Lane Neave (copy attached) following the Council’s decision to temporarily prohibit freedom camping at Waiwhakaiho River Mouth.

c. All signage, information and marketing collateral clearly explain the rules for freedom camping in the New Plymouth.

General comments on the bylaw

8. The bylaw generally permits freedom camping in a self-contained vehicle across the district, save for the prohibited areas identified in Schedule 1. The bylaw also permits non-self- contained vehicles at designated carparks across the district within proximity to public toilets. These sites are also available to self-contained vehicles.

9. The NZMCA supports this approach as it recognises the permissive premise of the FCA and responsible camping in a self-contained vehicle, while taking practical steps to managing access problems and potential health-related issues associated with non-self-contained freedom camping.

Schedule 1 – Prohibited Areas

10. Popular areas like the Fitzroy Beach carpark and Oakura Beach prohibit all freedom camping over an extended summer period (1 Nov – 30 April). These areas accommodate a range of recreational visitors and we believe there is scope to permit at least two or three carparks for self-contained vehicles during this period.

11. Setting aside a small number of carparks will not compromise the Council’s need to protect access to these areas. It will support the Council’s preference to uphold the premise of the FCA and continue to generally permit self-contained vehicles across the district.

Clause 9 – Temporarily prohibiting freedom camping

12. The Council relied on clause 9 earlier in the year to temporarily prohibit freedom camping at the Waiwhakaiho River Mouth carpark. At the time the NZMCA sought legal advice as we were concerned that local authorities across New Zealand were using similar clauses to

unilaterally close freedom camping sites without proper consideration of the FCA’s requirements. There appeared to be a lack of proportionality in their decision-making.

13. For example, self-contained vehicles were being prohibited due to issues created by non-self- contained vehicles, and little or no consideration was given to temporarily reducing the size of the restricted area when access became an issue. Furthermore, in some cases local authorities were using these provisions to effectively prohibit freedom camping until they were able to formally amend their bylaw. In our view, this is not an appropriate use of the bylaw provisions and circumvents the requirements of the FCA.

14. The NZMCA is not opposed to local authorities temporarily prohibiting freedom camping for reasons that are relevant and consistent with the requirements of the FCA. The legal advice provided suggests local authorities need to take care with how they write their bylaws and enact temporary prohibitions to avoid being challenged.

15. We provide this advice in good faith and encourage the Council to ensure clause 9 is consistent with the FCA and applied fairly, whenever relied on.

Communication

16. The NZMCA understands the rationale underpinning the bylaw, however most lay people and visitors rely on maps to determine where freedom camping is permitted and the rules that apply. Most visitors to New Plymouth may not understand how the bylaw provisions are intended to be applied, which may confuse those travelling in either a self-contained or non- self-contained vehicle. Confusion may lead to tension between visitors and enforcement officers, which will only exacerbate the problems Council is trying to avoid.

17. Clear and consistent communication through on-site signage, marketing collateral and information provided to app providers (including the NZMCA) will minimise confusion and improve compliance.

18. The NZMCA wishes to speak to this submission.

Yours faithfully, New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Inc.

James Imlach National Policy & Planning Manager E: [email protected] P: 09 298 5466 ext. 705

141 CambridgeTerrace laneneave.co.nz Lane neave. Christchurch 8013 PO Box 2331

Christchurch 8MO P +64 3 37C1 3720 New Zeakand F +64 3 379 8370

16 February 2018

Email: [email protected]

New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Incorporated P O Box 72l47 Papakura 2244

Dear James and Bruce

Temporary Prohibitions on Freedom Camping

1. The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Incorporated (NZMCA) has asked for our advice in relation to the lawfulness of a provision in a bylaw under the Freedom Camping Act 2011 (Act) which allows a Council to temporarily prohibit or restrict freedom camping on short notice.

2. NZMCA has requested our view of the relevant provision in the New Plymouth District Council Freedom Camping Bylaw 2017 (the New Plymouth Bylaw). In addition, we understand that there are a number of other local authorities who have included similar provisions in their freedom camping bylaws (or propose to do so) and as such the NZMCA has requested advice as to whether local authorities generally have the power to issue temporary prohibitions or restrictions and, if so, whether the existence or otherwise of a bylaw provision makes a difference.

Summary

3. The Freedom Camping Act does not contain any specific bylaw-making power in relation to temporary prohibitions or restrictions.

4. However, by virtue of section 13 of the Bylaws Act 1910 we consider the Council is permitted to delegate to itself, by bylaw, the power to temporarily close or restrict camping in "particular cases". Such a bylaw must not delegate to the Council a discretion which is so great as to be unreasonable.

5. In the absence of a bylaw provision expressly delegating power to make temporary prohibitions or restrictions to the Council, the Council may not temporarily prohibit or restrict camping by a resolution pursuant to the Act.

6. We do not consider that the New Plymouth Bylaw is valid in its present form as it does not comply with section 13 of the Bylaws Act 1910. A challenge to the Bylaw may succeed in the High Court, particularly if the Council seeks to rely on the Bylaw to support an unreasonable resolution. However, if the relevant clause is amended so as to clarify the circumstances where the Council may take temporary action, it will likely be a valid bylaw provision, subject to our more detailed discussion below.'

' In addition, we note for completeness that in making any such amendment, the Council is bound to follow the special consultative procedure set out in section 83 of the Local Government Act 2002.

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Background

On 23 December 2017 the New Plymouth Bylaw came into force. Following this, there have been media reports that the reserve at the Waiwhakaiho river mouth has been "overrun by campers" in a mixture of self-contained campervans, converted vans, cars and tents.

Mayor Neil Holdom has provided a written statement describing the issues with current freedom camping as "overcrowding, littering, wasting water and the visual pollution that comes with having a large number of vehicles in our most beautiful places."

Complaints have reportedly been received in relation to "food waste at water taps, human waste, nudity while showering in public, concerns about rubbish, vehicles parking across multiple spaces and the inability of locals to use public amenities."

10. The Council has already installed portable toilets at the site, arranged extra rubbish collections and increased security patrols.

11. The mayor's statement concluded "l am recommending to my fellow councillors we take some immediate steps to reduce the concentration of campers at Waiwhakaiho, protect our environment and ensure ongoing local access to our favourite coastal spots within the urban area of New Plymouth."

12. The Council is holding an extraordinary meeting to consider restrictions. The three options under consideration are:

Temporarily closing the Waiwhakaiho river mouth to freedom campers;

Temporarily closing the Waiwhakaiho river mouth to freedom camping as well as temporarily restricting the number of campers that can stay at the East End, Wind Wand and Kawaroa car parks;

13. The mayor's preferred option is the second.

14. It does not appear there is evidence of any current issues at the East End, Wind Wand and Kawaroa car parks. The concern may be that these areas become overcrowded once Waiwhakaiho is closed to campers.

15. The relevant clause the Council will rely on is clause 9 of the New Plymouth Bylaw, which provides the following:

"9. Council may temporarily close an area to freedom camping

g. q The Council may, by resolution in accordance with section 151(2) of the Local Government Act 2002, temporarily close or restrict freedom camping in any area or part of any area where the closure or restriction is considered necessaryr to:

prevent damage to the local authority area or facilities in the area; or

allow maintenance to the local authority area or facilities; or

c) provide for better public access, including in circumstances where events are planned for that area.

g.: Notice will be given of any temporary closure or restriction, and the removal of any closure or restriction, in any manner the Chief Executive considers is appropriate to the reason for the closure or restriction. Where possible, not less than 24 hours' notice of any temporary closure or restriction will be given.

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The following note is explanatory and is not part of the By/aw; Notice given by the Council may include any of the following: a sign erected in the area; and/or advertising on the Council's website or on the radio; and/or a public notice in the paper"

Temporary Prohibitions and Restrictions

16. The wider question is whether the Freedom Camping Act authorises a local authority to impose a temporary prohibition on freedom camping in a particular area by resolution.

17. Section Il of the Act clearly sets out bylaw-making powers in relation to prohibitions and restrictions generally. In summary, these are as follows:

(a) A local authority may make bylaws defining areas where camping is restricted, and the restrictions that apply, or where camping is prohibited.

(b) A local authority may make a bylaw only if it is satisfied the bylaw is necessary to protect the area; to protect the health and safety of people who may visit the area; and/or to protect access to the area.

18. When making or amending a bylaw, the Council is required to use the special consultative procedure under the Local Government Act 2002. Parliament has therefore underlined the importance of proper consultation with freedom campers and others before prohibitions and restrictions are put in place.

19. However, the Bylaws Act 1910 also applies. Where a bylaw delegates to a local authority a legislative power that is intended to be exercised by bylaw, the delegation will not invalidate the bylaw if it complies with section 13 of the Bylaws Act 1910.

20. Section 13 of the Bylaws Act provides:

"13 Bylaw not invalid because of discretionary power /eft fo local authority, etc

(1) No bylaw shall be invalid because it requires anything to be done within a time or in a manner to be directed or approved in any particular case by the local authority making the bylaw, or by any officer or servant of the local authority, or by any other person, or because the bylaw leaves any matter or thing to be determined, applied, dispensed with, ordered, or prohibited from time to time in any particular case by the local authority making the bylaw, or by any officer or servant of the local authority, or by any other person.

(2) This section shall not apply to any case in which the discretion so left by the bylaw to the local authority, or to any officer, servant, or other person, is so great as to be unreasonable."

21 . The meaning of this section has been given detailed consideration by the Courts and the Courts have upheld a temporary restriction made in reliance on the section. In relation to a bylaw which delegates to the Council the power to impose temporary restrictions on camping (by resolution), the delegation provision will need to satisfy the following requirements:

(a) The power delegated to the local authority will need to clearly fall within the empowering enactment (i.e., it must satisfy the conditions of section 11(2) of the Act).

(b) The provision must specify the "particular case" or cases where power is delegated to the Council.

22. The Courts are likely to require strict compliance with these requirements given the default position is that consultation must occur prior to any restrictions or prohibitions coming into place under the Act.

23. Section 13 of the Bylaws Act is directed towards instances where the Council may need to take immediate or temporary action in a "particular case".

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24. The Supreme Court considered section 13 in Bremner v Ruddenklau2 an older case concerning a local authority bylaw under the Public Works Act 1908. The bylaw included a provision that "The Council may from time to time determine that owing to weather conditions any road or part of a road within the county shall be unfit for heavy traffic...during the months of May, June, August and September in any year, and may order that transportation...shall cease on such road or part of road as aforesaid, and notify such order by notice affixed to any conspicuous place on the road..."

25. The Council passed a resolution pursuant to this provision closing certain roads to heavy traffic from 4Julyl918to4Septemberl918. Thisresolutionwaschallengedtogetherwiththebylawprovision authorising it.

26. The Supreme Court found that the bylaw provision and resolution were lawFul as a result of section 13 of the Bylaws Act 1910. The reasons were as follows:

(a) Firstly, the Public Works Act provided that any local authority could make bylaws "providing that heavy traffic of all or any kinds shall cease during the whole or any part of the months of May, June, August and September." As a result, the bylaw provision did not go beyond the legislative power in the Public Works Act.

(b) Secondly, the Court placed a strong emphasis on the fact the bylaw provision only applied in "a particular case", namely, a case of bad weather.

(C) Finally, the Court found that the discretion left to the Council was reasonable. The Court noted that the usual bylaw-making process would take a number of weeks and, in the case of bad weather, the Council must act without delay as "to wait four or five weeks might lead to disaster." The Court noted that the discretion left to the Council must be reasonable, having reference to the nature of the bylaw and the character of the delegation. The greatest measure of discretionary authority will be that allowed to the Council itself (to be exercised by resolution) as opposed to that allowed to its individual agents.

(d) The Courts also noted that, in practice, "if the by-law came into operation so suddenly as to affect any person en-route...that person would not be liable to a penalty". This indicates the Council must enforce its discretionary powers reasonably in each case.

27. By contrast, if the Council merely delegates to itself the exact legislative power that is intended to be exercised by bylaw, without specifying "the particular case" in which the power may be exercised, the bylaw will be invalid.

28. An example of a case where a bylaw was invalid is Auckland Harbour Board v Meredith3, where a bylaw gave the traffic manager of a harbour board complete authority to close any wharf or land under the control of the board to traffic generally. The Court held the bylaw in that case delegated a discretion that was too wide.

29. Bylaws have also been held to be invalid where the discretion left to the Council is too uncertain."

Specific Consideration of the New Plymouth Bylaw

30. The issue is whether the discretion left to the Council in clause 9 of the New Plymouth Bylaw complies with section 13 of the Bylaws Act."

:31. In our view, clause 9 of the bylaw may be challenged on the following grounds:

" [1919] NZLR 444.

a (1967) 12 MCD 97.

4 Carter Holt Harvey Ltd v North Shore CC [2006]2 NZLR 787 - relating to fees for waste cartage.

5 We note for completeness that, while clause 9 refers to section 151(2) of the Local Government Act 2002, that provision does not apply to a bylaw under the Freedom Camping Act. NEW102713 6406761.1 5

The power is not sufficiently limited to "particular cases" and may be so great as to be unreasonable. We consider the following are likely to amount to particular cases justifying a delegation of power to the Council:

(i) Where routine maintenance requires temporary restrictions to be put in place this is likely to be a "particular case" which can be delegated to the Council. Wherever practicable, this should be attended to by closing only part of an area at a time and allowing camping to continue in the other part of the area, given this is the most appropriate and proportionate way of addressing the problem of routine maintenance. We do not anticipate routine maintenance would ever seriously impact the rights of freedom campers and any lengthy closure of an area on the ground of "routine maintenance" would be susceptible to a legal challenge.

(ii) Where damage has occurred, or damage is threatened by activity occurring in an area, and immediate steps are required to repair the damage or protect the area, this is likely to be a "particular case" where power can be delegated to the Council. We consider this may be the type of case where the Council could exercise the power intended to be exercised by bylaw.

(iii) However, we consider clause 9(a) as presently drafted is too broad and delegates an unreasonable level of discretion to the Council. It states a temporary closure may occur by special resolution where necessary to "prevent damage to the local authority area...". The bylaw should clarify that this power is to be exercised where damaged has occurred or there is an immediate threat of damage due to activity on the site. There should be an evidential basis for this. Without stating the "particular case" where the Council is able to exercise its power, clause 9(a) may be challenged as an unlawful delegation of bylaw-making power. Further, the type of damage which can be addressed by Council resolution must be a type of damage regulated by the Act itself. In our view, the Act regulates physical damage to the local authority area (such as damage to flora and fauna; or to any structure; or from the depositing of waste).6

(iv) We consider the delegation of power to provide access to an area for a public event is likely to be valid on the basis an event is a "particular case". However, the bylaw clause 9(c) covering public events is arguably drafted too broadly. The bylaw states the Council may presently close a site where it is considered necessary to "provide for better public access, including in circumstances where events are planned for the area." We consider that if the Council sought to rely on this clause for anything other than providing access to an event, the clause could be challenged as an unlawful delegation of the power under section 11(2)(a)(iii) to make bylaws to "protect access to the area". That is because the only "particular case" specified by clause 9.1(c) is the case of events planned for an area. Protecting access to an area generally is not a "particular case".

The power delegated under clause 9 is not clearly circumscribed so as to fit within the empowering enactment. Clause 9 should clearly provide that the requirements under section II for bylaws must be met in relation to any Council resolutions, such requirements being as follows:

(i) That the resolution is the most appropriate and proportionate way of addressing the perceived problem in relation to that area;7

(ii) That the resolution is not inconsistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1 990;8

6 This can be inferred from the offence provisions at section 20 of the Act which regulate these types of issues but do not regulate matters such as noise or visual impacts of camping.

7 Section 11 (2)(b).

8 Section 1 1(2)(c). NEW102713 6406761.1 6

(iii) The resolution must define the restricted or prohibited area either by a map or by a description of its locality (other than just its legal description);9

(iv) Notice should be given in accordance with the requirements of the definition of public notice in section 5(1) of the Local Government Act 2002, being a notice published in one or more daily newspapers or 1 or more other newspapers which have at least an equivalent circulation in that district; and any other public notice that the local authority thinks desirable in the circumstances.lo

32. In addition, if the Council made a resolution pursuant to clause 9 of the New Plymouth Bylaw which extended beyond a "temporary" prohibition (i.e., the resolution did not give any timeframe for the prohibition or any criteria to be met for it to be lifted), the resolution could be challenged on the basis it is ultra vires because it is not truly "temporary".

No Bylaw Provision

33. You have additionally asked for our comment as to whether the Council may issue temporary restrictions or prohibitions under the Freedom Camping Act if there is no relevant bylaw provision.

34. We do not consider such a power exists under the Act. The power to impose restrictions and prohibitions on camping is a power to be exercised by way of bylaw under the Act (or by way of powers delegated by bylaw).

35. However, where there is no relevant bylaw provision the Council may rely on its powers under other legislation and bylaws to regulate concerns where possible." It may also rely on the enforcement provisions of the Freedom Camping Act which include a provision for an enforcement officer to require a person who has committed an offence to leave local authority land.'2

Conclusion

36. The Freedom Camping Act is clear that bylaws under that Act are to expressly and clearly define restrictions and prohibitions on camping and consultation over these restrictions and prohibitions is mandatory. A bylaw which delegates broad discretion to the Council to add further restrictions and prohibitions is not consistent with the provisions of the Act and we consider the Courts are likely to strictly enforce the requirement for any delegated power to be confined to "particular cases" which will need to be specified in the bylaw.

Yours faithfully Lane Neave

Rebecca Hopkins/Bethany Frowein Partner/ Senior Associate

Email: [email protected] Direct Dial: 03 372 6344

Phone: 03 379 3720

Fax: 03 379 8370

9 Section 51(3).

'o By inference from the requirement in section 11(6) and (7) for the Council to meet these requirements for any "minor changes" to a bylaw where full consultation is not required.

" We have not carried out a detailed assessment of the extent to which other enactments could be relied upon at this point.

'2 Section 36. NEW102713 6406761.1 Submission No: 7; Jonathan Jarman Organisation: Taranaki District Health Board Address: Wish to speak to the Council: No

Dear Sir/Madam

SUBMISSION: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT COUNCIL FREEDOM CAMPING BYLAW

The Public Health Unit (PHU) of the Taranaki District Health Board welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed amendment to the New Plymouth District Council Freedom Camping Bylaw.

The role of the Public Health Unit is to work with other agencies and with the community to improve, promote and protect the health of the public. Health is defined as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” [World Health Organisation 1948]. The physical environment is an important determinant of health. We acknowledge that health of the environment has a special association with personal health for indigenous peoples, such as the Māori.

General Comment The PHU agrees with the intent of the proposed amendment of the bylaw to reduce overcrowding and ensuring non-self-contained campers are camping near appropriate facilities.

Please find the following comments for your consideration.

Camping and health risks to the general public For well over 80 years camping has been recognised in New Zealand as an activity which can be associated with public health risk. The 1936 Camping Ground Regulations were amended in 1985 but still had the aim of providing basic public health protection without being overt in regulating in detail. While freedom camping is exempt from the Camping Ground Regulations 1985, there are situations with freedom camping which could create health risk to the general public and become an issue for territorial authorities under the Health Act 1956. Territorial authorities have a duty under the Health Act 1956 to “improve, promote, and protect public health within its district”. Lack of access to sanitary facilities and overflowing rubbish bins are outcomes which could lead to the creation of health nuisances if people needed to defaecate in public places or the rubbish attracted vermin. The Public Health Unit therefore supports measures to reduce overcrowding and ensuring non-self- contained campers are camping near appropriate facilities.

We do not wish to be heard before the committee.

If there are any queries about the response, please contact me at the Taranaki District Health Board by emailing at [email protected] or phone (06) 753 6139.

Yours Sincerely

Dr Jonathan Jarman MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH

8 Submission No: 8; Ian and Teresa Hayston Organisation: Urenui and Onaero Bay Holiday Park Address: Urenui Beach Domain Wish to speak to the Council: No

Freedom Camping Bylaw Submission As our previous submission (26/9/17) and subsequent emails to councillors (28/11/17) were completely ignored we would again like to address the situation regarding freedom camping at the Urenui Beach Domain and Onaero Domain. While we are not against Freedom Camping, we do believe the New Plymouth District Council needs to exercise its powers to protect the whole district. Yes, travellers have rights about where they want to camp, but what about the rights of the districts rate payers, lease holders and current residents. Under the Freedom Camping Act 2011 a local authority may make a bylaw to restrict freedom camping provided it is necessary : • To protect the area • To protect the health and safety of people who may visit the area • To protect access to the area

TO PROTECT THE AREA There are many areas within the New Plymouth District that already have protection in place under current Government Acts and District Council Management Plans. The current Freedom Camping Bylaw does not mention or refer to any of these. We as campground lesseesare governed by these Acts and Plans plus many more. The current Freedom Camping Bylaw allows people to camp overnight directly next to our office and campsites on the same reserve land, without having to abide by these same acts and policies.

Reserves Act 1977- 44 Unauthorised use of reserve (1) Except with the consent of the Minister, no person shall use a reserve, or any building, vehicle, boat, caravan, tent, or structure situate thereon, for purposes of permanent or temporary personal accommodation: provided that nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to prohibit the use, for purposes of personal accommodation, of any reserve or any building, vehicle, boat, caravan, tent, or structure situate on any reserve, subject to compliance with every term orcondition on which such use is permitted,- (a}in areas set apart under the appropriate provisions of this Act for residences for officers or servants of the administering body or for rangers appointed under section 8(1 ); or (b)in camping grounds set apart under the appropriate provisions of this Act

From this information the only people allowed to stay overnight on reserve land are those covered by leases already approved by the Minister. Regarding Urenui and Onaero Domains, this would only be within the campgrounds and/or Bach's. Other New Plymouth District Council bylaws in place to protect areas and wildlife. These include no dogs and no fires. We already have issues with both that are never followed up or dealt with by council officers, as they are too busy to come out to Urenui or Onaero.

Allowing more people to stay overnight will only increase this and further stretch the

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At Urenui we had to delay then work around penguin nesting and breeding times to have the erosion control installed, now anyone can stay overnight in that same area, with no regard for the local wildlife. Who is going to patrol and monitor this situation when we can't get council officers out here already.

Freedom camping in some places will only have a detrimental affect on the area's and wildlife we work so hard to protect.

At the moment there is minimal fencing and signage separating the public and campground areas. This is to enhance the natural beauty of the area. Having no Freedom Camping restrictions at Urenui and Onaero means we are now looking at a huge cost to install extra fencing and signage to define our exact areas.

TO PROTECT THE HEALTH & SAFETY OF PEOPLE WHO MAY VISIT THE AREA The Health and Safety paper work and courses we have had to complete to be able to run our campgrounds on reserve land over the past few years has been huge and expensive. Who is going to be responsible for the health and safety of Freedom Campers staying in the same place. Certainly not us.

There are many public area's at Urenui and Onaero that are not safe for overnight parking. During strong winds and high tides, we advise our customers where to park and stay. What happens when a Freedom Camper gets stuck, blown over by high winds, drops onto the beach when the sand erodes, or their vehicle gets smashed with drift wood that is deposited on the grass area's in high tides.

Both domains have their owncouncil administered sewerage systems, that cope well with the number of people using the current facilities. Has anyone investigated how these systems would cope with increased usage of public facilities. The 2 toilet blocks available for public use at Urenui Domain are owned by us. We currently have a service contract with NPDC to provide this facility. If we find that these facilities are being abused by Freedom Campers, they will be closed and made available to our customers only. There is nothing in our lease that states we have to provide public toilet facilities. In the past we have had people doing washing and dishes in the public t oilets. This will only increase with any type of freedom camping, whether self- contained or not.

Any freedom campers that use camp facilities (laundries, toilets, dump station etc) will be reported to the police and charged with theft.

Under no circumstances should non self-contained vehicles be allowed to freedom camp. If you don't have the facilities, you should have to stay in a campground. It is the only way to protect the Health and Safety of the campers and the public. Not all vehicles with self-containment stickers are still compliant. Who is going to do the rounds and check the status of these.

There are no formed parking spaces at Urenui or Onaero. Who is goingto monitor and control the safe distances between vehicles?

The Police have a liquor ban in place over New Years Eve to protect and control the area, and also the legitimate people who are staying overnight. Allowing freedom

1 0 camping in these areas would encourage more people to stay overnight when the police are already stretched.

TO PROTECT ACCESS TO THE AREA What allows some areas to have restrictions but not others when they have the same issues.

At Urenui domain the public areas are used all year, by the public and domain residents alike. The areas are used for boat trailer parking, day trippers and people having picnics etc, school groups, cricket games, kids' fun days, Naki Run Amuck and other fun events that include the public.

Over the summer months day parking is at a premium as everyone is out enjoying the beach areas. Inviting more vehicles to an already crowded area is not at all practical or safe. In the past we have received complaints as we have stopped people driving through our tent site area to access the beach and were told by council that we could not restrict public access to the beach. Having freedom campers staying on the beach front area would definitely restrict public access to the beach.

NPDC Coastal Reserves Management Plan - 5.41.4 Policies d) Provide opportunities for a range of recreational activities for day visitors to the reserve, in consideration of other reserve uses.

Does this not mean that unless you have a lease to be on reserve land you can only be a day visitor.

FURTHER INFORMATION The NPDC Campground Review and subsequent Development Concept Plan from 2008 listed both Urenui and Onaero Campgrounds as "Marginally Viable". Why would the council then not use it bylaw powers to protect these assets?

Certain associations have advised the council about the huge amounts of money they spend daily while in the region. These figures are no where near what is being spent. We have our own motorhome, as do many of our friends and family and have done our own surveys. We are a family of 4 who stay in campgrounds when we are away. We would at the most spend $100 per day and that includes campground fees. If people don't want to pay to stay in campgrounds, they won't spend it on anything else in the region.

How do NZMCA parks, Kiwi Camps and POP's who are a campground as per the definition in the Campground Regulations 1985 continue to operate without having to register and comply as a campground. camping ground means any area of land used, or designed or intended to be used, for rent, hire, donation, or otherwise for reward, for the purposes of placing or erecting on the land temporary living places for occupation, by 2 or more families or parties (whether consisting of 1 or more persons) livingindependently of each other, whether or not such families or parties enjoy the use in common of entrances, water supplies, cookhouses, sanitary fixtures, or other premises and equipment; and includes any area of land used as a camping ground immediately before the commencement of these regulations.

1 1 WHAT WE ARE ASKING FOR A complete ban on Freedom Camping at Urenui and Onaero Domain Recreation Reserves citing the above "Area Protection", "Health and Safety of Users" and "Access Protection".

Our previous submission and email were ignored by the majority. Some councillors have not even been out to either domain to even begin to understand the logistics we are dealing with out here.

We trust that the elected members of the NPDC will take into consideration our concerns when making decisions about Freedom Camping in the New Plymouth District.

Regards Ian & Teresa Hayston Urenui Beach Camp Onaero Bay Holiday Park

1 2 Submission No: 9; Carol Wischnowsky Organisation: Wish to speak to the Council:

Submission: Re the latest survey on Freedom Camping in New Plymouth. I began to fill in the latest consultation form but as I have already put in a submission on this subject and spoke at a council meeting, I feel filling out another survey form is a complete waste of time. My opinion on the matter has not changed. The council need to make a distinction between those freedom campers who are fully self contained and those who are not. Most council members seem to be ignorant of this distinction when they talk about freedom camping. I would ask all councillors to contact councillors from Motorhome Friendly towns like Thames Coromandel District council. Thames Coromandel council have put out a booklet called “The Complete Guide To Camping on the Coromandel - places to stay, the rules and handy tips for visitors”. In it they state: ‘the big rule - you must be in a certified self contained vehicle if you want to freedom camp’. Otherwise campers in non- self contained vans are liable to a $200 fine. They also give a whole list of paid for camp grounds where non self contained vehicles can stay. I suggest the councillors obtain a copy of this guide and study it carefully before they make their decision on freedom camping in New Plymouth.

1 3 Submission No: 10; Dee Luckin, Principal Organisation: St John Bosco School Wish to speak to the Council:

To the Mayor, Councillors & staff of the New Plymouth District Council

Freedom Camping Bylaw - Proposed Amendment : Submission from the Board of Trustees of St John Bosco School

St John Bosco is an integrated Catholic Primary School for boys and girls inclusive of Year 1 to Year 6 children. St John Bosco is located in the heart of Fitzroy on Clinton Street.

The Board of Trustees read, with interest, the proposal to allow freedom campers stay in 11 spaces in the area behind the Fitzroy Shops.

St John Bosco frequently operates at full capacity (275), which makes for much traffic congestion in the streets surrounding the school. Parking is difficult and the traffic flow regularly comes to a halt at pick up time. This leads to driver frustration and risk taking is increased as drivers feel pressure to keep moving. This will be compounded in the near future as the single 5 minute car park locat ed closest to the front entrance on Clinton St is removed.

We promote a "park and walk to school" scheme utilising the car parks behind the Fitzroy Shops and on Paynters Ave. This aligns with the Council's Let's Go initiatives which we have worked closely with the Let's Go Team to develop. The recommended route includes the car park behind the Fitzroy Shops, down Darnell Street and along the walkway behind the school. The Board has the health and safety of our tamarik i as our number one concern. This proposal from Council would appear to increase the risk to our children on two fronts:

1. Reducing the number of car parks available for our school community to use as part of our park and walk to school active travel plan. There is already lots of competition for the parks with the proximity of the Fitzroy village. Students will be forced into the wider area which has the busy Devon Street East arterial as a major risk.

2. It is undesirable to have freedom campers living in and around their vehicles around primary school aged children who may or may not be accompanied by an adult. The campers are often dressing, cleaning, showering and toileting all of which cannot, and often does not, happen hidden away from passers by.

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It is for these reasons that the Board of Trustees oppose non-self-contained freedom campers stay at the specified area of the Fitzroy Shopping Centre car park.

We are only too happy to discuss this further.

Kind regards Chairman, Board of Trustees Dee Luckin Principal

1 5 Submission No: 8; Don Putan Organisation: Wish to speak to the Council:

Dear Sir / Madam, I wish to make a submission on your proposed changes to your Freedom Camping Bylaw. I make 3 observations, comment on the bylaw in general, and propose other options not considered. I make these observations from the point of view of a cycle tourist. I am fully self contained and can survive (when needed) for three days without need of shops or water. Everything I need is in bags on my bicycle, including my tent and my cooking gear ( not my bike in photo)

I obviously do not meet the NZ standard you quote in your bylaw, to be considered certified.

First observation As a cycle tourist if I want to freedom camp my only choice is option (a) a tent or other temporary structure. Clearly it is the intent of the law to allow freedom camping in tents or other structures. The Freedom Camping Act 2011 states 5 Meaning of freedom camp (1) In this Act, freedom camp means to camp (other than at a camping ground) within 200 m of a motor vehicle accessible area or the mean low-water springs line of any sea or harbour, or on or within 200 m of a formed road or a Great Walks Track, using 1 or more of the following: (a) a tent or other temporary structure: (b) ...... (c) ...... AND LATER.. 12 Bylaws must not absolutely prohibit freedom camping (1) A local authority may not make bylaws under section 11 that have the effect of prohibiting freedom camping in all the local authority areas in its district. (2) This section is for the avoidance of doubt.

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You propose banning all freedom camping in tents throughout the councils jurisdiction. Your proposed bylaw says To protect public access throughout the New Plymouth District, the Council also proposes the following amendments to the Bylaw: • To restrict non-self-contained vehicles that are freedom camping, to stay for two nights in the same area in a 30 day period; and • To prohibit freedom camping in tents and other temporary structures. I would suggest that banning tents outright is breach of section 12 "Bylaws must not absolutely prohibit freedom camping. " I am not a lawyer but I believe that if you proceed with the suggestion to ban all tents you would be on very shaky legal ground and would find yourself open to legal challenge on that basis. It could prove very costly. Also your proposed wording says To protect public access throughout the New Plymouth District, the Council also proposes ...... • To prohibit freedom camping in tents and other temporary structures. Once again I fell that you are opening yourselves up to a legal challenge. I would respectfully suggest that the idea that a 8 metre, 6 tonne motor home would not restrict public access but a 2m x 2m pup tent would , is plainly open to question. Yet again it could prove a very costly mistake if challenged through the courts.

My second observation. As an aside while it would not affect me directly you present another argument I find fallacious. That access would impeded if you allow normal vehicles to stay 3 days, but a CSC vehicle who stays 3 days would not restrict local access. There is no justification for this assumption. Either you limit all vehicles to 2 days or limit all vehicle to 3 days. Once again I believe you would be open to legal challenge in the courts.

My third observation. In your survey option 5 is 5 How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night only, and pitch one hour before sunset and pull camp within two hours after sunrise the following morning, within 100m of public toilets. Full ban of freedom camping in tents and other temporary structures. Comments ...... Your other survey questions allow for camping up to 3 nights but this question does not. It implies a direct bias, one which may be questioned in court, as not really seeking honest opinion and consultation, but instead offering a preferred opinion with no background information supplied. Once again I am not a lawyer but there is quite clearly a bias in your questionnaire. Is it open to legal challenge? I have no idea but I suggest you check it out.

1 7 I cannot comment on questions 1 2 and 3. I do not have enough local knowledge.

My general observations of your proposed amendments. Congratulations. Spreading the load across a bunch of smaller parking areas will alleviate a lot of overcrowding and with it problems ( both perceived and real) that arise. Lusmden are a shining example of allowing normal vehicles to stay in central car parking areas overnight. The local town is benefitting in a big way. All campers require food and other amenities so the local businesses should benefit from having these tourists on their door step ( almost literally) provided they see it as an opportunity and not as a threat. Allowing normal vehicles to stay where there is a useable public toilet will not only boost overnight security but is also a sensible way to manage freedom camping.

Suggested improvements. Allow some use of tents in some areas. Obviously an asphalt surface is not a place for them, but the only reserve I am really familiar with ( the Waiwhakaiho River Mouth) is suitable for tents. I am sure I have seen photos of them in use there ( legally or other wise). Allowing a limited number of spots for tents and other structures, would not impede local access if done properly. The time limit for tents should be the same as for other freedom camping options ( b and c) . The concept of requiring tents to be dropped during the day is not really necessary if the spots chosen are away from the beaten track. My memory of the Waiwhakaiho River Mouth is of an area with lots of space available for tents to be allowed. If you have serious concerns about tents, then perhaps a size limit would be in order. A marquee tent (extreme example) can be used for freedom camping but something that large may impede local access. An inital starting point I suggest is 3m x 3m. 2m x 2m is just a one person tent. My 2 man tent is larger than this. 3m x 3m allows 2 and 3 person tents possibly 4 person tents ( I have not done my homework on larger tents). ONE LAST COMMENT. Nearly 100% of cycle tourists are environmentally aware and love the idea that they are carbon free and non-polluting. If you feel the need to restrict tents please consider making some spots available for just cycle tourists. You already do this for CSC vehicles. We are very few and far between and rarely do you know that we have passed by. Our impact on the local environment is so low that (i) to protect the area: (ii)to protect the health and safety of people who may visit the area: (iii) to protect access to the area does not require banning cycle tourists. You are at one end of The Forgotten World highway, https://www.nzcycletrail.com/trails/forgotten- world-highway/ a route which always gets rave reviews from every cyclist I know who has traversed it. Now add in the coastal pathway, which I have ridden several times. The bridge is just gobsmaking. Allowing freedom camping for cycle tourists in tents would be a wonderful bonus. And I believe it would enhance your reputation as a GREEN council encouraging cycling. I thank you for your time. Don Putan

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Submission No: 11; DONNA BURKHART Organisation: TRIMMERS HAIRDESIGN Address: 2C DARNELL STREET FITZROY, Wish to speak to the Council: Yes 15 minutes

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth East End Beach Kawaroa Park

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Fitzroy Beach East End Beach Kawaroa Park Oakura Beach Front

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC

2 0 Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC

Comments: businesses struggle with parking now in particular Fitzroy we do not need the rubbish they leave to as the car park gets enough rubbish that shop keepers clean up clients can not get car parks now why tagget shopping centre car parks and I think all campers should have to be self contained with water etc we have a camper it is self contained and we respect areas ban non self contained campers they do washing in our toilets clean they teeth it is discusting to see what they do in them don't use Fitzroy car park there is not enough parking for the shopping centre now

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: never make them self contained they make a mess of our toilet

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: ban them

2 1 Submission No: 12; Denise Joyce whittle Organisation: Address: 50 Alberta road , glen Avon, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: These places are recreational areas for the people of New Plymouth and others to enjoy . They shouldn't be taken over by freedom campers

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: We as a community should be supporting our motor camps and encouraging any campers in New Plymouth district to use camping grounds

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC No Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC No Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC No Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC No Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No

1 Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: Once again our public toilets should not be for freedom campers to use . Go to a motor camp and use the facilities that are supplied for camping

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: None

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Full ban . Use motor camps

2 Submission No: 13; Julie Doran Organisation: Retired Address: 19 Elder Grove, New Plymouth, Wish to speak to the Council: No

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC No Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC No Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No

1 New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

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For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 14; glenn mcgregor Organisation: n/a Address: 17 bosworth street, egmont village Wish to speak to the Council: No

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

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For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 15; Ross Calgher Organisation: Address: 43 princess St, Waitara Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Waiwhakaiho River Mouth East End Beach Kawaroa Park

Comments: allow certified self contained vehicles only Ban non certified vechicles

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Fitzroy Beach East End Beach Kawaroa Park Oakura Beach Front

Comments: Ban all non self contained as above coment

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC No Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC No Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC No Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No

1 Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: All Non cert vehicles should use a campground ,

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: No nights thay take up more than 1 space cooking etc make a mess seen it

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Proper campgrounds are for these Listen to Murray Chong i feel he has the right idea

2 Submission No: 16; Christopher Rogers Organisation: None Address: 593 Carrington Road, Hurworth, RD1, New plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: If the council feels the need to cater for freedom campers then I propose the council should be setting up area's away from the prime places that the local residents have paid for and use daily (like the 3 above). Back when we were young there was a place like Weld Rd where you could stay, this had amenities to cater for Freedom camping (Toilet, Bins, Cold Shower), These types of places are easy to monitor and maintain. I spent 15 years travelling the world and freedom camping was never an option, but we still traveled and planned appropriately. The control needs to be enforced by Clamping and Fining any infringes that camp out side of the area. This will promote a positive and controlled plan.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: We have very good camp sites in NP, these campers should be directed there. I feel sorry for the lost revenue caused by allowing freedom camping. Also any camp site or back-packer act as an extension to the information center and they will promote and direct visitors daily on to or in to activities around our city, this helping share the monetary benefits of receiving visitors for all.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC No Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC No Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC No Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC No

1 Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Yes Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Yes Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: Camp sites are the best place for /Camperstravelers to be directed to.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

Comments: Last year has proven the campers will take advantage if not monitored and controlled. How this is done and at no cost to the rate payers is going to be a struggle. What i noticed last summer was that the attitude of the local people changed towards the campers. The good nature and friendly manner rapidly despaired, and aggression was coming through and directed towards them. this is not good for all parties involved hence camp site are best for all.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Ban, Fine clamp, and let it be known that this is unacceptable. I have never come across this kind of allowance in the 15 years I traveled the world. It rapidly get out on hand and then localism creeps in.

2 Submission No: 17; David and Margaret Harrop Organisation: n/a Address: 11B Mangorei Road, Strandon Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Comments: Realy good to have selected sites only1. I would also like to ask about the liaison with commercial camping grounds. For instance I regularly walk past the Fitzroy camp and while it is full over the actual holiday period, outside Christmas /New Year. there are many vacant sites. Can they be brought in to the 'Freedom Camping' system by offering reduced rates when they are not so busy? 2. Freedom camping availability needs to be publicised as widely as possible. For instance 'Freedom Camping' does not appear on the main NPDC index...

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions Fitzroy Beach No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Oakura Beach Front No additional restrictions

Comments: Good to welcome people over the slower, (tourist wise) months

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: WE need to welcome people and spread them as widely as possible

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: one night at a time is reasonable but expensive to police?

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments: presumably 'of' sunrise? One night is fine

2 Submission No: 18; glen fale Organisation: Address: 36b shelter grove, Wish to speak to the Council: No

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

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For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 19; Craig Williamson Organisation: Nil Address: 21 Puni St, Fitzroy Wish to speak to the Council: Yes 10 minutes

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: There are two holidays parks in Fitzroy, campers wanting to stay in this particular area should utilise these. Waiwhakaiho should be for day trippers only, I have spoken to many disgruntled locals and tourists alike who cannot get a park there during the day due to all the Freedom Camping... We do not 'have to' allow them at this extremely popular site, in the immediate vicinity the Rotomanu lakeside would be a better alternative and there are public toilets that are hardly used there, why still all this focus on Waiwhakaiho River mouth when we know it doesn't work there? The last thing we'd want is portable toilets or showers in this area, seriously (?), like I said above there are public toilets up the road by the lake, why not use what's there already? All non self contained to the holiday parks, back in the day we travelled through Spain and Portugal freedom camping, but we can't be too nostalgic about this, even there it's banned now, and their holiday parks are better off and second to none because of this, the world has changed and me need to get with the times, all those Europeans won't be disappointed at all, no freedom Camping in public places is actually what they've come to expect.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Go to the holiday parks, spend some money... I will note here that the supposed total spending of freedom campers in NZ us absolutely skewed because a large portion of this is what they spend on their vehicles, many a are bought, but later sold so it's merely a money- go-round and they are not adding as much as has been suggested to our national GDP, and even less proportionally to Taranaki as very few of them purchase their vehicles here.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC No

1 Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC No Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC No Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC No Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: Overall I think this is a bad idea and they should be encouraged to use the provinces holiday parks instead, the public toilets are for public use, and not left to be overrun by campers who's overall ethos is to spend as little as possible here. Some of the above mentioned communities may feel differently but being a local of Fitzroy I will say that I am oppposed to you allowing freedom camping in the Fitzroy Shopping Centre (what a ridiculous idea) or at Lake Rotomanu.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: Or none... they should support our 3 City holiday parks instead.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Nothing but a full ban

2 Submission No: 20; John rangitaawa Organisation: Address: , Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

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How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

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For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 21; Sarah Charteris Organisation: N/A Address: 121 Seaview Road, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: There are designated holiday parks for paying customers nearby these areas. Why should we pay the cost of their stay (via our Rates) when they are not contributing to our community. Freedom campers have self contained vans with their own food & use public facilities paid by the community. It does not "give back" to our region as they do not spend anything to stay there.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Same comment as earlier. It encourages "free riders" of the system. If we all choose to not pay our rates for 'free accommodation' then how will the council afford basic services such as waste collection & drinking water services? It doesn't work.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: Same comments as before. Not enough parking also to allow space for 'campers'.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: None - why is that not an option???

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Same comments as before - there are designated camp sites for paying customers already who actually contribute to this community.

2 Submission No: 22; Yvonne Northcott Organisation: resident Address: Sanders Ave, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: These areas are for the public full access all day every day. Allow Kawaroa Park as a city opportunity.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Oakura Beach Front Full ban

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: These people need to use the official camp sites. Visitors need to know and understand one strict rule. The moment you allow exceptions they are abused.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

Comments: Refer to comment for 12 above.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Official campsites only. The visitors safety is also at risk when they are not in monitored areas and if they have to pay a small fee they are more likely to be respectful.

2 Submission No: 23; Keith Wills Organisation: Address: 36 Crownhill St, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

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How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

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For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: no nights at all. I pay for parking in the city and airport. My ratepayer money should not be spent on free loaders. Make them pay, clamp their vehicles.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 24; Organisation: Address: , Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Waiwhakaiho River Mouth East End Beach Kawaroa Park

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Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Fitzroy Beach East End Beach Kawaroa Park Oakura Beach Front

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC

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For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District?

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2 Submission No: 25; Peter Stringer Organisation: Disorganised Address: 22 Fulford St, New Plymouth 4310 Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Comments: These sites are all big sites. Both Waiwakaiho and East End Beach in particular should have a generous capacity allowed for NSC parking. Council has yet to recognise that the influx of vehicles at Waiwakaiho could be attributed to the fact that the popular app "Camper Mate" identifies few sites in NP as being available, with Waiwakaiho being almost the singular exception.

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Comments: I note that you are not distinguishing between NEC vehicles and Self Contained vehicles, this is contrary to your stated intentions in the explanatory preamble and should be addressed

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Yes Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: I don't agree with NSC parking in shopping precincts, CBDs, whether big or small, this is just inviting trouble.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

Comments: Keep them out of commercial downtown precincts and give them more time in other areas.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Just no.

2 Submission No: 26; Mrudula Choudary Organisation: Private Address: 30, Gaine street, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Comments: I think we need more toilets , washing facilities for freedoms campers. Rubbish bins also will help to keep these areas clear x

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions Fitzroy Beach No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions Oakura Beach Front No additional restrictions

Comments: IN winter I think it's fine for campers to park up only as long as they have proper facilities ie toilet , washing facilities and rubbish bins .

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Yes Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Yes Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes

1 Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: That's brilliant to have specific spaces for these Campervans . Still need washing facilities as wel as more rubbish bins.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

Comments: I think 3 nights is a good length of time also to allow others to use. I've no idea how this will be ppoliced though?

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments: Campingis hard to police but yes restricted access is a good idea

2 Submission No: 27; Maria Townsend Organisation: Address: 23D Arden Place, Oakura Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Comments: Camping wardens required to ensure people use facilities appropriately and do not overstay

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: Camping wardens required to ensure people use facilities appropriately and do not overstay

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: CBD areas are not appropriate for camping. Does Oakura CBD even have a toilet?

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

Comments: This needs to be monitored or system will be abused

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 28; Keith Allum Organisation: Private Address: 70C Katamea Street, Whalers Gate Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: We have plenty of good campsites. The 'freedom campers' should be prepared to pay a few dollars to the campsites. Freedom camping should only be applicable to the wide-open spaces not to residential/local places

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: see previous comments

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

Comments: See my previous comments

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

2 Submission No: 29; Jason Paul Aim Organisation: Address: 3a pukaka street, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Freedom camping should be not allowed in any of our prime recreation areas, if we insist of having them here then why not allow them to stay at maybe the racecourse or Marfell Park under a controlled environment etc,if they want to stay near the beach there are plenty of campground options for a small fee. they all have vehicles so can travel to any destination during the day for sightseeing, shopping etc.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Campgrounds are available for a small fee, compared to what these tourists have paid to fly here , they only need to budget a few hundred dollars more to stay in campsites.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: On any given day you might take a drive to the Waiwhakaiho river mouth for example and think there are plenty of parks we could allow campers to stay, on another day the weather conditions could all factor in at once and you would find surfers,fisherman,whitebaiters,jet skiers and pick nickers filling the area. And this is why our city's recreation areas should remain available to all current and future rate payers and residents of New Plymouth district foremost . Yes visitors are more than welcome but they need to contribute financially to our district the same way as rate payers do. So campgrounds are the best options.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

Comments: As many nights as they wish ,as long as they are in a council owned facility eg campground ,Contributing to our province financially

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: No tents other than inside one of our many campgrounds

2 Submission No: 30; Lyndon DeVantier Organisation: Address: 62 Kaihihi Rd Upper, Okato, 4335 Wish to speak to the Council: Yes Five minutes

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Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: There is an episodic sanitation problem on Kaihihi Road Lower from non-self contained freedom campers whenever there is good surf. The coastal end of the street can have numerous campers. This has at times restricted access to the farmer at the end of the

2 Submission No: 31; Brian Joseph Dombroski Organisation: Address: 9/93 St. Aubyn Street, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Put a limit on the number of self-contained campers at Waiwhakaiho in allocated parking spaces. A full ban on non-self contained campers at all of the above sites.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Ban all non-self contained campers. Don't have a problem with self contained campers as long as their is a limit to the numbers in allocated spaces and reduce the number of days to 1.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: There are more than enough spaces for non-self contained campers at our Camp Grounds. These are businesses that should be supported by the Council with a By-Law to encouraged non-self contained campers to use those facilities.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: Nil

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Encouraged to use our Camping Grounds

2 Submission No: 32; Organisation: Address: , Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 33; Shirlene Matthews Organisation: Surfing taranaki Address: 48 Hume Street, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 34; Robert Sadler Organisation: n/a Address: 496 Barrett Rd, Omata Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Why do we want tourists who aren't maximising their expenditure? There are camp-grounds aplenty around the district.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Why do we want tourists who aren't maximising their expenditure? There are camp-grounds aplenty around the district.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Why do we want tourists who aren't maximising their expenditure? There are camp-grounds aplenty around the district not to mention hotels and motels and B&Bs

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: Nil nights

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 35; Leanne Huckle Organisation: Address: , Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments: A small few spoil it for all- like bad drivers or bad cyclists- banning disciplines everyone including those who live a clean and respectful life while holidaying. Having toilets helps the problem of people doing their business in the bushes in parks etc but doesn't stop the lazy people who just can't be bothered to go to the toilet block and wee up a tree- that behaviour is historic and is slowly phasing out generation by generation- more freedom camping with stricter rules is good- it's positive that people aren't sat in their homes and are out enjoying what our country has to offer- amazing countryside. I pay my rates for so many things I don't use but that's part of it- ratepayers moaning about paying for 'freeloaders' clearly don't own the shops, bars and restaurants who do very nicely from the 'freeloaders'

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions Fitzroy Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions Oakura Beach Front No additional restrictions

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: Great to see non self contained places with toilets as they are the ones who need them and have nothing in their van.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

Comments: 3 nights is a good period of time to explore a place and see the local sites.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments: Camping should be accessible to all kiwis- not just those who can buy a motorhome the price of a house- all kiwi kids should be able to use their car and camp in a tent and not be restricted. It just needs to be managed. Camping fees for a family with a t

2 Submission No: 36; Duncan Rogers Organisation: None Address: 19 Beresford Street, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments: The more options available the less the of an issue it will be

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: Again. Embrace the concept and encourage tourist and travelers alike to come and spend money in the region

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: More spaces should be made.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

Comments: Two nights is enough. This will give time for campers to avail of the areas recourses

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments:

2 Submission No: 37; Janice Corrie McCallum Organisation: Address: , Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments: Not clear enough , as freedom campng needs tostate self contained or not, i think only self contained inall areas allowed but non contained must stay incamp grounds

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Still confused, freedom camping if you mean non contained should all be banned, thats whywe have camp grounds, campgrounds could reduce their prices if council reduced their rates

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Only self contained shud staythere, i amself contained, if istay at campground they charge me same as non contained & i dont use their facilities,makes sense if yr not contained pay campground- user pay system is called Real Life Living

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: Answer to question 13 - none

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: They get fined, simple,get tuff and uwill see campgrounds used and then able to reduce their fees

2 Submission No: 38; Darren Coombe Organisation: Resident Address: 38 Whakawhiti Street, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: We have camp grounds for campers to use. I am a surfer and use the beaches daily and i dont want to be fighting people for parking spaces and having to clean up their mess. Plus i want my rate money to go on things that benifit the locals not hinder them.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: There are camp grounds, they can camp at them or go else where in the country

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: if you are in a non contained camper you need to stay at a camp ground those public toliets are for people using that area for the day not to wash in

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: where is the option of 0 nights or no nights thats how many

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: they need to be directed to a camp ground

2 Submission No: 39; Brenda Leonie Rowe Organisation: None Address: 9 Henui St, Strandon Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: The number of campers needs to be restricted for many reasons but also for the livelihoods of our managed Camp grounds.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: I'm am completely against any camping in and around our shopping centres!

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: Should go to paid camping grounds

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 40; Kathryn Teeboon Organisation: Address: , Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: Designated spots should be for certified, self contained freedom camping only

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: The designated parks should be for certified self contained vehicles only

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: One night so that limits the damage they can inflict on the area!

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 41; Laura Pullar Organisation: Laura Pullar - PT Address: 3/17 Fitzroy New Plymouth, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: I work as a Personal Trainer from a gym located in a carpark you have proposed in Fitzroy. It is already very difficult for my clients to fond parking during the day. This is a very busy carpark and doesn't make sense to allow freedo camping. Weekends I am quite often alone and also have some concerns on safety for myself and the gym facility. I offer people more privacy than a "normal gym", I believe having people living in the car park would be detrimental to my business. The very few public toilets in this area are also already not up to a great standard, influx of people would make them awful.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments:

2 Submission No: 42; Kathryn GADD Organisation: Address: 14 Elder Grove, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: The amount of revenue provided by freedom campers to the province and New Plymouth, is extremely questionable when rate payers are required to pay for increased facilities for these people. There are perfectly good camp grounds available around New Plymouth near the beach to provide these facilities (at a very reasonable cost). The NPDC should be promoting these places for tourists/back packers/"freedom" campers

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: As above

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: "Freedom" campers should use the available camp grounds which are "freely" available.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: I do not agree with freedom campers to be anywhere other than in a camp ground

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 43; John Patrick Brbich Organisation: New Plymouth Ratepayer Address: 67 Record Street, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 44; Jillian Mary Deluca Organisation: Address: !/84 young street, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 45; Hannah Ellen woods-feron Organisation: Address: 528 Richmond rd rd3, Lepperton Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC No Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC No Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No

1 New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: Maybe 3-4 Parkin spots in some of those places. But I no the Fitzroy car park is usually fairly full every day until 830pm. If u take away those car parks, where r the everyday people going to park? No more then 4 in any given area that if proposed. Y not just give a discounted rate at holiday parks.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments:

2 Submission No: 46; Elizabeth Pamela Huston Organisation: Address: 5 Sealy Road, Omata Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: These are car parks, not camping grounds. Our families should not have to jostle for space with people brushing their teeth an public, hanging out their washing and cooking. Our rates are meat to keep our public areas clean and user friendly. Send the campers to camp grounds. What part of car park and campground are our council not getting?

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: We can't go park in the camping grounds, why should campers camp in car parks? Campers - camping grounds. Car parks - car parking.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: What muppet came up with this. Hello. Campgrounds for camping. Car parks for car parking. And who will police this? And we ratepayers will have to fork out for policing and cleaning whilst losing valuable car parks. No freedom camping.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: No freedom camping. Are the council unaware that we have several camping grounds in New Plymouth District?

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 47; Barrie McKay Organisation: Address: 48 Gardenia Ave, Bell Block Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Use camp sites etc that are available and pay like every one else that camps etc.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Use camp sites etc that are available and pay like every one else that camps etc.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: This proposal is rubbish and will create more problems than what there are already with freedom camping. There proper places and that is camp grounds. Why should Taranaki rate payers pay for there stay i.e. monitoring, rubbish collection and clean up, this is what camp grounds are for.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: nil

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 48; Jenny Duggan Organisation: Address: 46 Glamis Ave, Bell Block Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: As a rate payer I work hard to ensure I can pay for things that benefit our district. This does not. I also pay for carparks around town and for every expense in life; including holidays. Why should I and every other hard working resident pick up the tab for those that think life is free?

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: There are multiple business that will suffer due to freedom camping. It effects badly those in hospitality as freedom camping makes the statement that they are not required.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Everyone has to pay for carparks, why should they have special access for free? Carparks are always at a premium, who will ensure the campers are gone in time for those hard workers who are trying to get to work on time? I suspect this would come at another expense to the rate payer.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: If you prolong the stay,who is to monitor it?

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Tents are no different to caravans.

2 Submission No: 49; Russ dixon Organisation: Rate payer Address: 298 mangoeri rf, Merrilands Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: Should only be allowed for self contained vans

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: Only available for self contained vans, the area has excellent camp facilities, which no doubt pay rates to the council, so to offer free camping so close to these businesses is laughable.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Non self contained campers should pay to use the already available camp sites, council rates should not be subsidising tourists.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: They shouldn't be allowed.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Campsites are available, no tents should be pitched on the coast.

2 Submission No: 50; gillian mckay Organisation: Address: 48 Gardenia Ave, Bell Block Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: as a beach user i get annoyed when i cannot get the children into the toilets becuase it is tied up with freedom campers. some use them to get dressed. It is not a campground. Items are spread around vehicles, limiting parking for other beach users/

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC No Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No

1 New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 51; Organisation: Address: , Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth East End Beach Kawaroa Park

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Fitzroy Beach East End Beach Kawaroa Park Oakura Beach Front

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District?

Comments:

2 Submission No: 52; Organisation: Address: , Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments:

2 Submission No: 53; Emma Jordan Organisation: Address: 1a normanby st, Fitzroy Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Provisions for freedom campers should not be paid for by council. I pay rates for my home to have water and sewage systems, not for people living in vans. I would like to see them gone from Waiwhakaiho all together and have a full ban all year round, there are two paid campsites just a few meters up the road. Keep parking for people who are coming and going as there is not enough parking for those who want to use the area when the freedom campers have their gear everywhere. The toilets are always a mess because there are too many people there.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: These are too many places for people to stay. These spaces should have a full ban on non fully self contained freedom camping and the council should be using rate payer money to monitor that people are obeying. If these people are not self contained they should stay at a campground or backpackers

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 54; Valma Taylor Organisation: Address: 115 Kaipi Rd, R.D. 2 New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: I don't believe any place in NZ should be available for freedom campers. I believe there should be a payable rate for all campers, so that expenses for ablution blocks, toilets, garbage etc can be covered / or partially covered by the visitors.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Keep these sites clean and manageable, as far as parking, toilet areas, barbeques, garbage containers etc and access to locals and visitors. How do we keep a clean green image if these sites allow for abusive behaviours and ignoring the values we wish to impart to the up & coming generation?

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: I don't think this country should provide the option of Freedom Camping.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: Preferrably none. Make Taranaki freedom camper free!!!

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: I believe 50 yrs ago, freedom camping was acceptable. These days, I don't believe it is a viable option with larger population and with the huge numbers of overseas visitors that arrive each summer.

2 Submission No: 55; Charlotte Ward Organisation: Silk Skin Spa Address: 7 Hoyle Place, No Address Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: yes, summer and winter are different, but I don't think the restrictions should be different.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: yes, summer and winter are different, but I don't think the restrictions should be different.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC No Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC No Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC No Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No

1 Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: no more than 5 in one space, no matter how big the space is. All of the spaces that I've not agreed with, my thoughts are cut this by a quarter to half.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: More than one night and I believe that is when it starts to go downhill. Washing is hung out, rubbish from meal after meal is dumped in already overflowing bins, and freedom campers appear moved in. One night gives travelers a chance to check the place out, enjoy their surroundings and if they love it, they can then book into one of the many accommodation options & stay as long as they would like.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Just pay the minimal cost for a campsite, you are in a tent in a city.

2 Submission No: 56; simone betsy Organisation: none Address: 48a miro street, inglewood Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: keep our beache, parks and water clean.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC No Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC No Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC No Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC No Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Yes Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes

1 Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: 1 night only

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 57; Kathryn summerhays Organisation: n/a Address: vogeltown, new plymouyh Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: we have amazing camping grounds and affordable accomm. this must be used. freedom campers take away from the natural environment due to their numbers. thats before the rubbish etc. user pays. simple.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: these peiple need to stay at camping grounds. if we stepped up and made that our by law, i imagine it would have very little impact on tourist numbers. More money would be bought into the region. locals dont want these prople ruining the magic of the place we choose to live in. these people dont pay rates, they are not even invested in looking after these plces as they just drive away.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: they should have to use the csmping grounds.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

Comments: They can stay at a camping ground and pay.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 58; Fiona Longeau Organisation: Citizen of NP Address: 24C Branch Rd, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: They shouldn't be allowed at all. There are plenty of great campgrounds in New Plymouth that are affordable!

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 59; Marine Organisation: Address: Oakura, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: There is plenty of campgrounds and all sorts of accomodation for all budgets

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: Plenty of accomodation to suit all budgets in Taranaki! Campgrounds also available people just have to pay a minimum fee to keep our beautiful region

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments:

2 Submission No: 60; Organisation: Address: , Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 61; Selena Vesely Organisation: Address: 63 Marama Cres, Spotswood Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: Only fully equipped vans should be allowed. All others should be using the registered camping grounds that are available

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Oakura Beach Front Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: As stated earlier, unless fully self contained, they should be using the camping grounds. Only fully self contained camper vans should be given these car parks.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Use of camping grounds should be promoted to all tourists/visitors when promoting the city, so that they are used instead of camping in places and using the outdoors as a toilet.

2 Submission No: 62; Moira Le Breton Organisation: Transport Address: 48 Heta Road, Highlands Park Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 63; Organisation: Address: , Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC No Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC No Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC No Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC No Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Yes Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 64; Sara Landon Organisation: Address: rugby road, inglewood Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: as stated by many others freedom camping by non self contained vehicles is disgusting and there is no reason they cant pay to camp at a camp ground. and also since my rates have just gone up 15 percent this quarter i certainly do NOT want MORE money spent on this !

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: as above

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 65; ANNAMARIE Johanna Brbich Organisation: Fitzroy Retailers and Public Address: 67 Record Street, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments: These are recreational sites so yes these site are not affecting businesses and their customers

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: Once again these are not affecting businesses and their livelihoods!

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Yes Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No

1 Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: Do not let this affect businesses and their customers, and the only reason for yes for other recreational parks is that the council HAVE to clean and maintain these parks DAILY with no expense to the ratepayers! Most of these freedom campers do not spend or help our economy locally, why else do they want free sites for themselves?

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

Comments: Who pays the expenses to move these campers on??? I find it hard to believe we can afford this!

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Oh come on this is ridiculous! Camp sites are businesses too! Our economy is more important surely!

2 Submission No: 66; Latoya perry Organisation: Address: 63 Hill Road, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: they should just stay at camping sites

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: That's what camping sites are for

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: No nights at all

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Full Ban

2 Submission No: 67; Maria Carroll Organisation: Address: 19 Clyde Street, Ferndale Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 68; Kiana Burkett Organisation: N/A Address: 41 Fitzroy Road, Wish to speak to the Council: Yes Five minutes

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: I believe that freedom camping although does somewhat add to the attraction of New Plymouth it should be banned. Many places are trying to make a living such as holiday parks, backpackers and those alike. Therefore by allowing this freedom camping we are allowing our beautiful territory to be taken advantage of and destroyed.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Same comment as before

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: You cannot just turn the public parking into a holiday home for people, we as rate payers and tax payers etc work for these things to be implemented, just so people can walk all over it and take advantage? No! One specific place that should be persistently monitored should be Sufice they rest can pay the price.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: Any longer than one night can see places taken advantage of and destroyed.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: They are not aesthetically pleasing in anyway so they should be completely banned.

2 Submission No: 69; Chris Hawken Organisation: Address: 12 Huetu Place, Bell Block Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: Non CSC vehicles should be banned from all sites!

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: Non CSC vehicles should be banned from all sites and this should be enforced!

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Non CSC vehicles should be allowed ONLY in motorcamps!

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: NO nights at all! As many as they like in paid camping grounds!

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Tents should be in a paid camping ground only!

2 Submission No: 70; Robyn Stafford-Bush Organisation: Address: 16 Rewa Street, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 71; Clare Rinckes Organisation: Address: 239 Inland North Road, RD 43, Waitara, 4383 Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: These sites are largely funded by rate payers. I wish to enjoy the natural beauty and serenity of these site without them constantly being used as temporary dwellings, with people doing personal care that we feel obliged to look away, and hurry past. NZers' respect others' privacy and we do not feel welcome in these areas when freedom campers with different views of 'personal space' take over. They restrict ratepayer access simply by 'living' in our public spaces, There is absolutely no need to allow freedom camping when camp grounds (with sea views) are so close to these sites. Freedom camping is intended for remote areas. New Plymouth is not a remote area.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: These sites are largely funded by rate payers. I wish to enjoy the natural beauty and serenity of these site without them constantly being used as temporary dwellings, with people doing personal care that we feel obliged to look away, and hurry past. NZers' respect others' privacy and we do not feel welcome in these areas when freedom campers with different views of 'personal space' take over. There is absolutely no need to allow freedom camping when camp grounds (with sea views) are so close to these sites. Freedom camping is intended for remote areas. New Plymouth is not a remote area.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: How is allowing people to wash their hair, clothes, body and dishes, shave, and brush their teeth in a public toilet hand basin looking after the health and safety of ratepayers, let alone freedom campers? Do the freedom campers have disinfectant and scrubbing brushes to clean the basin after they have used it? And who is ensuring they do? This is not first world hygiene practice. Its just asking to spread disease. Camping grounds provide regularly cleaned showers, hand basins and kitchen sinks for the appropriate purposes.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: Q 13 not even give an option for zero nights????? Non self-contained freedom campers should be staying in camping grounds - there are several to choose from!!!

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

2 Submission No: 72; Leith Beaurepaire Organisation: private citizen Address: 12 Huetu Place, Bell Block, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: All non self contained campers must stay in motor camps.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

Comments: stay in motor camps only

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: no tents or temporary structures

2 Submission No: 73; Mandy McGregor Organisation: Smokeylemon Ltd Address: 7 Clinton St, Fitzroy Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: We have our own carpark in the fitzroy shopping centre and this will definitely impact on us, as you know they will park in our carparks & leave their rubbish, let alone security issues will increase.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 74; Jocelyn Margaret Charteris Organisation: N/A Address: 250A Carrington St NP, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: I feel that these people should camp at Holiday parks and camping grounds

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: They should pay to camp at Holiday parks & camping grounds, as the toilets at these seaside places, where they are free camping, & rubbish bins, we're not installed for their use, and ratepayers pick up the tab for policing length of stay, & extra rubbish collection. The amount of money they would spend in our city would not be worth the extra expense they cause, and we, as rate paying citizens, should not be deprived of access to our beaches and rivers, by them

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Same as before

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: No nights at all

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Go to Holiday Park and Camping sites, and pay, as is not expensive

2 Submission No: 75; Denise Lankshear Organisation: Address: 37 Parrs Road, RD 1 New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Yes Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Yes Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No

1 Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 76; Yuka Kobayashi Organisation: Address: 3 Boulevard Drive, Merrilands Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 77; Theresa Ahie Organisation: None Address: 18 Dieffenbach street, Opunake Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Comments: Authentic CSC vehicles only should be allowed

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: Authentic CSC vehicles only

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Not allowed - campgrounds only

2 Submission No: 78; Fran Butler Organisation: Address: 45 Waiwaka Tce, Strandon Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Waiwhakaiho and East Eand sites are already stretched for parking and use by locals. By all means allow freedom campers the same opportunity as ratepayers during the day, however for transparency to all, I believe they should be camping at night in the camping grounds.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: It concerns me that any non self-contained campers should be permitted outside of a camp ground. Definitely not behind the Fitzroy shopping centre. Fitzroy is so very, very busy even in the quiet times, and I'm concerned 'freedom campers' may be given permission so close in proximity to two primary schools.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: Should council approve this, only one night and they must move on.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 79; Cherie Benton Organisation: no organisation Address: 21 Dunn Street, Egmont Village Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Comments: I have just moved back here and purchased a property. We have moved from the coromandel and just from the experiences that I have witnessed of freedom campers really taking over public spaces I would discourage any further allowances to encourage freedom camping.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: As previous comments. I am not familiar with all these dures but don't support freedom camping being encouraged anymore than necessary

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: I thinks that freedom camping should stay away from main town or residential and shopping spaces. That there should be any more that 6 spaces or around that amount.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

Comments: One night

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Because it leaves it to be a grey area.. who is going to monitor /enforce it and I think it is encouraging it beyond necessary especially because it is already such a problem in our country. No more freeloading/freedom campers please!

2 Submission No: 80; Rich Lynch Organisation: Address: 1871 Mangorei Rd, RD1 Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 81; Derek Treeby Organisation: Home owner Address: 17 Koromiko street inglewood, Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Comments: Keep strict eye on sanitation

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: Keep strict eye on sanitation

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Keep strict eye on sanitation

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: One night only strictly enforced

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: No tents of any sort with or with out toilets

2 Submission No: 82; gavin wells Organisation: Shell Taranaki LTD Address: 25 ropiha street, fitzroy Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: Kawaroa park for the sole use of fully self contained motorhomes. Waiwakaiho was an embaressment last year, did not want to walk through there. Could not get a park to go for a surf/long wait for shower as people washing dishes constantly! Campsite just a 5 min walk away half empty!!!

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Subsidise/incentivise the use of the campsites we have in our district! Not the right place for freedom camping in the town at all!

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

Comments: 0

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Ridiculous

2 Submission No: 83; Greg Taylor Organisation: Address: 170 Brooklands Road, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: We have a beautiful City. Why do you want to turn into a slum every summer? We have campsites for people to use that are right on the coast. Yet you seem determined to undermine the rate payers who run the camps. I'm all for visitors. But if you came to NZ expecting the locals to pay for your holiday you need a reality check. The council and councillors need to remember who it is they serve.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Read previous comment

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Honestly. Are you determined to turn the City in to slum? There's parking issues in town now without allowing free loaders to take up valuable space and waste our resources. Especially given they don't add anything to the local economy. Buying petrol and 2 Minute Noodles is not going to add anything to the local economy.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: Why is there no option for 0 nights?

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: See previous comments

2 Submission No: 84; Liz Forrest Organisation: Address: 20 Ashmore Drive, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Waiwhakaio, East End and Kawaroa are all within an extremely short distance of existing campsites at Fitzroy and Belt Road. There should be no need for Freedom camping with the sites so close. The cost to clearing up after the campers has been too big. It not ok to see people washing, doing washing up in public toilets.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Again, all sites noted in winter section are close to existing camp grounds. Campers should use the facilities that exist for camping and stop burdening public reserves.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Yes Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No

1 Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: Camping should not be allowed in CBD or shopping areas - they are business areas not campsites. Camping should not be allowed where the sites are close to existing campsites with facilities. Some restricted camping could be allowed in areas that are not close to existing campsites/business areas.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: NSC campers should be using campsites with proper facilities and only Freedom camping on the odd occasion.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 85; Brian Taylor Organisation: Address: 32 Smeaton Road, Bell Block Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth East End Beach Kawaroa Park

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Fitzroy Beach East End Beach Kawaroa Park Oakura Beach Front

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC

Comments: we have enough trouble with the skate park let alone having campers in our back yard. Why here why not over by the League and Rugby Club. Better still move the toilets over there also. Our home is directly opposite the public toilets, we often get woken by noisy vehicles with loud music. Makes our home worth less don't you think.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: nil

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: far out no tents thanks

2 Submission No: 86; Bruce Corney Organisation: Private person Address: 8 McLean Street, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Those sites are for residents to enjoy over summer swimming fishing surfing etc and freedom campers do not respect these areas at all.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: Nil

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Total Ban on NSC in any car park. They need to go to local camp ground at a special rate.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

Comments: As long as they want in a paying camp ground

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Designated camp grounds only

2 Submission No: 87; Allen Pidwell Organisation: Independant Address: 19 Poplar grove, whalers gate Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: There is no room for dedicated freedom camping parks at Waiwhakaiho. The locals need all the parks there already and then that is often not enough

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Oakura Beach Front Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: No non-self contained alowed anywehre except camping grounds

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: NONE

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Tents go to camping grounds

2 Submission No: 88; mitchell graham Organisation: none Address: 179C Brooklands Rd, Vogeltown Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: The public amenities should be coin operated to help with maintenance costs.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC No Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC No Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC No Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Yes Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

1 Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 89; Joshua Grant Cleaver Organisation: Address: 36 Alberta Road, Glen Avon Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: There are enough campgrounds in the inner city of New Plymouth to accommodate campers. If there still campers who want a free option then this should be away from the beaches and public spaces on our coast or internationally renowned parks.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: Nil nights as totally disagree with freedom camping within central city or at public parks and spaces. There are enough campgrounds in the inner city of New Plymouth to accommodate campers. If there still campers who want a free option then this should be away from the beaches and public spaces on our coast or internationally renowned parks.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

2 Submission No: 90; daniela krumm Organisation: Tikorangi Trading Address: 591 otaraoaroad, RD 43 Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: we have camping grounds for this

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: all your ban

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: no non self contained vehicles-use camping grounds. Freedom campers do all the free activity in our area,get covered by ACC when they get injured doing these,camp for free at the most beautiful water front spots which belong to the people of NZ .Saving all there money because they want to stop over in Fiji on the way home ,eating there $ 2 noodles and complaining about the lack of free toilets and showers.These people do nothing for our economy.Stop encouraging it by making it even nicer and bigger and better for them.There should be no free camping ,we have beautiful camping grounds, run by people who need to make money.There is nothing free for us working NZ people ,we need to pay for everything with taxes and rates. The countries these people come from don't offer there things for free either.Look after your people first NPDC and whole NZ. Thank you for letting me say my bit about this problem which will grow every year from a problem to a disaster and you can stop it form happening .There was tourism with out Freedom camping and we did good out of it and everyone was happy .Now its on every social media that NZ is the country to go ,for lots of free stuff...total freedom..do all the things you are not allowed in your own country.But to the expense of your own people.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: on non self contained vehicles self contained vehicles one night only

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: camping grounds are for tents

2 Submission No: 91; chris jury Organisation: Tikorangi Trading Address: 591 otaraoaroad, RD 43 Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: camping is for camping grounds

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: use camping grounds they need to make money too

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: non self- contained vehicles need to be at a camping ground

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: not at all

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: tent belong in a camping ground and not in a public area,

2 Submission No: 92; Lisa McIntyre Organisation: Address: 19 Hinau Street, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 93; Louise Tester Organisation: Address: , Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC No Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 94; Brigitte HegnerFreeman Organisation: Address: POBOX35, Oakura 4345 Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions Oakura Beach Front Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Yes Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No

1 Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

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For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 95; Lena Maree Roulston Organisation: Address: 920 Park Hill Rd, RD 2,Tapanui 9587 Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: As a long term rather payer and surfer(I am currently living out of the district) I would like a full ban at the sites. We have camping grounds and hostels which tourists are able to access. I am fully opposed to putting aside carparks and seasonal restrictions, would not be adequate as already evident with the ongoing disrespect and misuse and abuse at these sites

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: I hold the same opinion regarding these sites as previously mentioned.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: I do not agree with proposal of setting aside a certain no. of parking spaces,as mentioned freedom campers need to access paid accommodation, ie:camp grounds hostels etc.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: There wasn't an option to put zero otherwise I would have chosen thay option.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Very disappointed with the NPDC handling of freedom camping to date,get serious about looking after our beautiful home, and stop allowing freedom (freeload)camping in out district.

2 Submission No: 96; Robyn Lynda McGregor Organisation: Resident of New Plymouth Address: 111 Riversdale Drive, Merrilands Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Comments: Both Kaweroa and East End are fully utilised by families and children for the summer and allowing freedom camping allows opportunities for young children to be placed at risk. The safety and well- being of the children of our city must come before out of towners travelling the cheapest way they can.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions Fitzroy Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Oakura Beach Front Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: Again the well being and safety of children, teenagers and members of our community must come before the needs or wishes of freedom campers. Allowing specific designated parking spaces in areas that are not going to impinge on recreational use, home owners or nearby businesses is more than generous.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: Totally inappropriate for the council to contemplate designating parking spaces for freedom campers in the middle of central and suburban shopping centres. Those in Fitzroy are already fully utilised not only during shopping hours but after hours by members of the local cross fit gym. No parks by Pukekura Park should be set aside for freedom campers when locals and tourists alike already struggle to find parking to allow them to enjoy the park. Perhaps NPDC should designate freedom camper car parks in the council buildings car parks at the back of the building.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 97; Chris Gamlin Organisation: Address: 48d Smeaton Road, Bell Block Wish to speak to the Council: No

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How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: I have no issue with the Freedom Camping Bylaw and welcoming tourists into our region - but the number of spaces you are allocating at some of the site's is well above a reasonable number and this needs to be thought through again very seriously. Bringing campers into urban area's has the potential to cause headaches and trouble.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

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2 Submission No: 98; Trevor Masters Organisation: Address: 131 Mangorei Road, Merrilands Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: These are all sites within the city boundary when we have beachfront campsites available. The reason these became an issue was because they were pushed out of other areas.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Need designated areas, but not beachfront within residential areas, and where other campsites are available.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Get out of the city. Create designated free camping areas.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

Comments: n/a

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Camp ground?

2 Submission No: 99; Brooke Goldsworthy Gamlin Organisation: Address: 48D Smeaton Road, Bell Block, NP Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: There are perfectly good camp sites in the area that should be used during the summer months by anyone wanting to stay in the area.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Full bans should be enforced at our beaches, but allow with restrictions at Kaweroa Park and Waiwhakaiho river mouth as they are tucked out of the way.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: I don't think anyone with a non-self contained vehicle should be allowed to stay anywhere other than a camp site. Camp sites provide cheap accommodation/parking with the full amenity set-up required. Why should we be supporting tourists to bypass our local businesses at camp sites, to put unnecessary strain on our main streets, public toilets and beautiful green spaces, so someone can save $20 a night and clutter our beautiful city??

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: Zero. Not allowed.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Temporary structures definitely not allowed! That's what camp sites are for!

2 Submission No: 100; Richard John O'Halloran Organisation: Private Address: 18 Fairfax Terrace, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: These areas are well utilised over this period so freedom camping just makes the area over congested.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: Campers need to be self contained so that the public are not subjected to campers perfoming their ablutions outdoors.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: The public should not be subjected to campers performing their ablutions for all to see.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

Comments: Non- self-contained campers should be directed to current camping grounds. If there are insufficent places then we need to be thinking of reopening former campgrounds or making new ones.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: As previously stated non-self contained campers should be directed to camping grounds where they can wash and clean their teeth in private, away from the general public's gaze. This an opportunity to lead by example and insist on decent standards. Otherwi

2 Submission No: 101; Nadine Ord Organisation: Address: 179a Mangorei Rd, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Freedom camping has a big impact on local people and tourists being able to access and park at prime sites around the city. Our local businesses and the great infrastructure they provide should be supported instead.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: As above comment. Pay for a camp site that manages wastes etc, or stay in a DOC site - perhaps more work could go into organised DOC camp grounds in the region instead.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: No organised freedom camping. make use of local businesses. Support local economy. Keep waste, dogs etc well managed. need to consider Marsland Hill which has also become a site for freedom camping.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: No option has been provided in Question 13 for no nights.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

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2 Submission No: 102; Esther Organisation: Address: 12 hamua place, Wish to speak to the Council: No

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How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC No Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC No Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No

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For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

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2 Submission No: 103; Thomas Crow Organisation: N/A Address: 371C Mangorei Rd, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments: Freedom camping is going to happen whether you like it or not. It makes much more sense to promote camping in select locations where facilities exist or can be built quickly and easily. Also, each new restriction you put on freedom camping is another restriction put on people/families who are homeless and sleeping in their cars. Ultimately, trying to limit the number of people who sleep in an open parking lot is wishful thinking. There are only so many campgrounds here, camping in New Zealand is unreasonably expensive, particularly for what you get, and people are always going to sleep in their cars whether we residents find it desirable or not.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: I agree with all of these locations being available to freedom campers, but it makes way more sense to say limit hours open to camping to times when the New Plymouth residents are least likely to use these spaces than it is to limit the number of spaces that are available.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

Comments: I'd say 3-5 consecutive nights is reasonable for any given location, but I don't know why you'd limit those to 30 days periods.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments: Again, people are going to do it anyways and you either allow it near public facilities or you drive people out away from them. And let's not forget that most circumstances are similar in that the first time you do them they're the hardest. The first ti

2 Submission No: 104; Nathan Foley Organisation: Address: Awanui Street, Merrilands Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: These are all beautiful areas, "freedom campers" have not shown respect to them in the past, kept them clean etc I dont believe they should be welcome when we have Areas they can pay to stay which are specifically set up with amenities for them.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: As comments in number 8

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: I dont agree with this, as a rate payer why should I fund Freedom campers to have use of these services. They are welcome to utilise public services for daily needs as are all citizens of the district, but to have the use of them for Camping is unacceptable. My children and I have had to wait for Public toilets while "freedom Campers" have washed their clothes, dishes and who knows what else in the sinks.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: Non self contained vehicles should not be classed as suitable accomodation. They should be restricted to campgrounds where they pay for the facilities they require.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 105; John Ellis Organisation: Address: 11 Portland Drive, New Plymouth, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: All sites must be identified on a map available from i-sites and on NPDC website - under "Freedom Camping"

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: All sites must be identified on a map available from i-sites and on NPDC website - under "Freedom Camping"

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Yes Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC

Comments: I think you are being very fair

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

Comments: Certainly not more than three, and MUST be near a toilet

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments: I don't think they should be completely banned at present, but if abused......

2 Submission No: 106; Sandra Huzziff Organisation: Address: 1072 Egmont Road, Egmont Village Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

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For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 107; Richard Bain Organisation: Address: 103 Gover St, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

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How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC

Comments: I live near Rogan Street and support the provision for 9 non-self-contained sites. The Rogan Street carpark has good toilets and grass area. More campers will make the area safer and reduce vandalism. It will be good to have free campers enjoying this ideal camping spot.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

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2 Submission No: 108; Ken Robertson Organisation: Address: 1235 Egmont Rd RD2, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments: How on earth can a low income family teach their kids about nature if they can't stay out in nature. Not all families can afford to pay the exorbitant cost of a camping ground.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments: Not everyone can afford a camper especially a young family on low wage..

2 Submission No: 109; Gregory James Banks Organisation: Private Individuals Address: 6b Virginia Place, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

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How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Yes Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No

1 Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

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For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

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2 Submission No: 110; Sarah Elizabeth Davey Organisation: Nil Address: 381 Mangorei Road, New Plymouth 4312 Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: These sites are our premier coastal access areas. The beauty of their landscape should be preserved for all to enjoy without contamination by squatters.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: At ALL times of the year, I would like freedom camping at these sites to be controlled to only a few (eg 5?) parking spaces at each site. In addition, only self-contained vehicles should be allowed to "camp" overnight at these sites. Non-self-contained vehicles and tents should be directed to the many very attractive commercial camping grounds in our district, such as Fitzroy Motor Camp, Belt Road Motor Camp, Oakura Beach Campground, which have all the facilities these campers needs. Put signs up at all the popular sites, giving details of these campgrounds' location and facilities, and a free phone number for booking enquiries to these campgrounds.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC No Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC No

1 Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC No Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC No Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: It is not only access to toilets that is the problem for non-self-contained campers. I do not want people cooking on the footpath, washing their dishes in streams, stringing their laundry around our trees, etc. ALL non-self-contained-campers should be required to stay overnight in commercial campgrounds, which have all the facilities these campers need.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: It is not acceptable to me to have non-self-contained campers staying overnight in any public sites. They should be staying in commercial camp grounds.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Tents and other temporary structures are a blight on the beauty of our province. I want such squatting to be prohibited in our District. Such campers should stay in commercial campgrounds.

2 Submission No: 111; Pauline Hutchins Organisation: Address: 10 Arawa Strret, Welbourn, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Camp sites should be used. Only exception would be NZMCA current membership.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Only NZMCA current members should be allowed to stay overnight. Sick of not being able to park at local beaches. Our rates do not pay for this. Local campsites cater for them.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Any non self contained vehicle must stay at a camp site not some car park with toilets. Those facilities are for NPDC ratepayers or locals. Visitors pay for camp sites.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: Campsites only. Nowhere else.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Get real. Camping is in camp sites. Sick of no carparks and filth in carparks. It does not work to allow people to stay.

2 Submission No: 112; Nick Kelly Organisation: Address: , Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 113; Lesley johnson Organisation: Address: , Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: Self contained MUST be inforced. We don't pay rates for people to get a free ride. Council should never have sold the camp sites.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: As per summer comment.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: We should not cater for free loaders. Proper self contained vehicles or stay in a camp. NZ is not a public camp site!!!

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: None should be an option. No nights !!!!

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: As before full ban.

2 Submission No: 114; Colleen Madgwic Organisation: Address: 82 Karamea Street, Whalers Gate Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: There are proper camp sites in all areas

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: Pay to camp at proper campsites with facilities

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 115; Allie Black Organisation: Address: 917 South Road, Omata Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: There are fantastic campsites in this region, why would we not direct campers to these? If council wishes to accommodate low budget travellers then council run and maintained camp grounds should be created. Most of these closed in NZ due to health and safety and strict council regulations making it too expensive to run! Freedom camping just cost rate payers but yields nothing in return except damage and rubbish

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Use the existing camp grounds

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Why do we want this?? What possible benefit is there to our region? Do as the rest of the world does and direct them to a local camp ground. That is what camp grounds are for. Public car parks are not campgrounds. Non self contained vehicles are NOT camper vans!

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

Comments: As long as they like...at a properly run campground

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Can I just erect a temporary structure anywhere in the cbd and claim I am a freedom camper? Woohoo! No more rates to pay, You cannot be serious surely?

2 Submission No: 116; Mary Parker Organisation: Address: 7 Raleigh St, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: Should all be self contained vehicles only. No tents.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: All freedom campers should be self contained.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: You cannot be serious! How ridiculous can you get? All non-self contained vehicles should be referred to campgrounds.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: There should be no sites available for non self contained! Wheres the zero option in the above question?

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: All tents should be referred to campgrounds. For goodness sake if they can't afford $10 for non power then they won't bring any money into our district anyway, and are a blight on our economy.

2 Submission No: 117; Louise Tippett Organisation: Address: 385 Mangorei Road, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 118; Kevin Byrne Organisation: N/A Address: 125 Barrett Road, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

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How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 119; Syd Hutchins Organisation: Address: 10 Arawa Street New Plymouth, Wish to speak to the Council: Yes Five minutes

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: These areas are not campgrounds. They are public areas for short term use.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC No Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC No Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC No Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC No Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Yes Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No

1 Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: Parks and recreational areas are not campgrounds. Redesignate some areas as campgrounds as required. Campgrounds only need to have toilets and water/sinks (unpowered) under a lean to to provide amenities at as low cost as possible. low cost options HAVE to be provided to encourage use of these areas over public parks and rec areas. Allowing camping in public spaces, even if controlled, will encourage detrimental use of these spaces and bending of rules, and will require greater resource to monitor and control (checking there is no over flow into undesignated spaces, clearing rubbish, increased cleaning of toilets ect) compared to spaces that have been designed to accommodate short term stay

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: in public areas, Nil, in provided campgrounds, as long as they want

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: full ban for tenting in public areas, unlimited if tenting in provided campground

2 Submission No: 120; Dennis I Green Organisation: Address: 38 Kaitake Rd, RD 4, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: To avoid overcrowding of facilities, avoiding rubbish and excretia,and to leave space for non campers and locals

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: None needed

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: Too many non self contained in some areas will lead to rubbish, washing of dishes and food debris attracting vermin. Also areas lacking tiolet facilities will lead to excrement in that area.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

Comments: You have already asked that in question 13.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Use a camping ground.

2 Submission No: 121; Valerie Byrne Organisation: Address: 4 Poplar Grove, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

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How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

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2 Submission No: 122; Grant MacDonald Organisation: Address: 8 Rayner way, Glen Avon Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: Freedom camping as it is currently allowed is an eye sore where ever it happens. More restrictions should be implemented to minimise freedom campings mpact on law abiding, clean and respectfull people using these public ammenities.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: Should not be treated any different to any other location.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: Current freedom camping is a shambles, i belive that introducing a rigid mimimum standard of camper and rigirous enforcement of this standard with substantial fines linked to passports and shonky operators that hire substandard vehicles is the only way to improve current issues. All freedom camping should be carried out a suitable vehicle that has provision for a toilet, a wash basin as a minimum, provide suitable privicacy for use of these ammenities ( the public dont need to see use of these ammenities what ever it is from washing teeth to toilet use etc), should have minimum storage for grey and black water for 3 days, be able to prove they have used approved dump sites for waste (reciept) within a reasonable time frame. Suitable priviacey for sleeping changing etc (once again the passing public don't need to witness). Any camping below this standard should be carried out in a suitable camp ground (what's wrong with making them support local business) that provides ammenities etc. Number at any one site should be limited to 10% of available car parks. Exception may be given for special events but still in minimum standard campers. Only during the event and with no impact to the working publics access to carparking.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: Should not be allowed at all use a camp ground and pay for the amenities.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Use a camp ground with supplied and support local business. The use of temporary camp grounds with suppiled ammenities during events (ie Womad) should be encouraged as part of events.

2 Submission No: 123; Barry Quin Organisation: Address: 9 Sarten Street, Waitara Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

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How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

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2 Submission No: 124; Barry Quin Organisation: Address: 9 Sarten Street, Waitara Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments: Where possible I think Stainless steel benchs with basins and running water should be provided, Also a outside cold shower Larger rubbish bins should be in all freedom camper areas

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Yes Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Yes Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes

1 Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

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2 Submission No: 125; Andrew WOODGER Organisation: Nil Address: 143 Dorset Road, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: These are prime areas set aside by previous wise councils for the outdoor recreation of the general population. Facilities were provided for just that purpose. Using the area for camping, when under- used campgrounds exist nearby is wrong. Support the camp grounds, support the locals and visitors and keep the areas free for enjoyment (not for squatters).

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Same as above #9. There is less pressure in winter, but on fine days, or when the surf is running there can already be pressure on these areas. At certain times the toilet at Waiwakaiho may as well not exist due to the number of squatters using it as their private bathroom and kitchen sink (no comment on their hygene standards). Nearly had to use the bushes my self last year on my cycle trip to Bell Block!

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: I am sure the hotelliers won't be happy, but provide 10 spaces each outside the Auto Lodge, Devon Hotel and the Plymouth Hotel. The campers can pop in to the hotels for a feed, a drink, Use the toilets, have a shower etc. Well why not? It is no different to them using the facilities that have been specifically provided for the general public.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: No non-self contained campers allowed. The numbers of toilets, their design, availability and location have been selected for general public use. The ones designed for campers are in the camping grounds. How do you define consecutive nights for areas with daytime parking restrictions? Are the campers exempt from the restrictions, if they leave in the day and return at night, is that consecutive or is it starting afresh. Your regulations do not make this clear.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: "Temporary" structures. What nonsense! Locals with purpose built structures need to adhere to the building regs for quite small items, and you are suggesting some jerry built structure is exempt because it is "temporary"!

2 Submission No: 126; elizabeth hancock Organisation: Address: 13 te whena place, Waitara Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: These sites are public areas for everyone to enjoy. Camping grounds are provided for people to camp in and every effort should be done to encourage the use of these facilities. If this means that prices are lowered to attract campers and council puts money into the camping grounds to supplement lower costs then this could very well be a win win situation. Camping grounds have to comply with council requirements so council, work with the camping grounds to make things easier for them to operate their businesses successfully and to the benefit of the wider community. They are designed for camping. Public car parks and parks are not and never should be.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Same as for Question 8. Work with the camping ground owners/managers and make these facilities financially available to all campers at all times of the year.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: People wanting to camp should use the facilities provided for the purpose of camping. Camping grounds.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: They should not be allowed to stay for any length of time. Who is going to police this activity. People will abuse it then someone else has to clean up the mess they leave behind. We want our city and surrounding areas to be clean and green and enjoyed by everyone.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Should not be allowed. They should use camping grounds.

2 Submission No: 127; Renee Tuckey Organisation: Address: 10 Rawhiti street, Vogeltown New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments: These sites seem to always be in perfect condition and with the new big bins and toilets around I do not see the problem with allowing these locations for our travellers!! Obviously they are what brings in huge revenue for us as a small city and also what puts us on the map as one of the best places in the world!

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: Again in winter these sites are barely touched with only few parks taken up by locals each day! Therefore there is more than enough space to allow for the the odd winter travelers passing through!! Travelers arent in huge numbers at this time of the year and as you can see in the places it has been allowed over winter, the numbers have been extremly small with sometimes no tourists at all some nights!

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: I agree with non self contained people having to stay at these locations, it seems sufficient enough and would be great to have more locations for them to stay!

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

Comments: 3 nights is good amount, they are just going to go to a different one and circulate around anyway so I dont think this would make a difference.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments: Dont see any problem if they are only there for the night as it is not an eyesore and people (such a localised narrow minded) can not complain

2 Submission No: 128; Grahame Bingham Organisation: Private individual Address: 7 Lynmouth Heights, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Comments: To avoid problems with rubbish make sure there are enough rubbish bins and empty them regularly, even twice a day at peak times. Toilets may need cleaning twice daily during peak times.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: My observation is that during the winter months demand for freedom camping is pretty low so some relaxing of rules at these sites would do no harm.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: This is a new provision which I think is excellent. These sites are for non self contained vehicles but what about fully self contained vehicles. Can they use these sites?

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

Comments: Three nights is reasonable. Any more and you could have the look of permanent living which becomes untidy.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments: I don't see any difference between a tent and non self contained vehicles when considering their suitability to camp in a particular area. Both should be treated the same.

2 Submission No: 129; Will Lovell Organisation: Address: 10 Rawhiti st, Vogeltown, NP Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments: These sites function well for freedom camping as they are. Everyone is clean, tidy and respectful at these sites.

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Comments: Winter is a vauleable time for tourists and freedom campers. Snow sports and the surf are a mayjor attrachtion in Taranaki and many tourists come here to get a slice of hevan. Winter works well at theses sites as they are not overly busy and everyone is clean and tidy.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: This would be perfect to allow this as there will not be as heavy of a concentration of campers in one park, it will spread them all out.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

Comments: Three days is a good amount, if you are going to let people stay for any number of nights it makes no difference wether it is one or three, therefore it would be better for tourists to stay for three nights.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments: tents will work fine with the restrictions on them places. they will not offend anyone or disrupt the senery or anything. It is just lime letting people freedom camp.

2 Submission No: 130; Liz Bingham Organisation: Address: 7 Lynmouth Heights, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments: Question is unclear in that it is not clear whether it relates to the original or to the proposed amendment!

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: We are both rate payers and freedom campers with a fully self-contained vehicle. From what we have seen there is little pressure on sites during the Winter Period so why not be welcoming as other areas are..

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: This allows for a spread across the district which is good. I assume that this means fully self-contained vehicles can park anywhere within the district. I hope so as we like to spend the odd night beachside in our fully self-contained vehicle!

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments: Or provide some areas dedicated to tents only and use funding to provide user-pays toilets/wash facilities. Camp grounds are ridiculously expensive and that is the deterrent for would-be paying campers. Small fees to camp overnight or coin operated facili

2 Submission No: 131; Jim Tuckey Organisation: Address: 10 Rawhiti St, Vogeltown, NP Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

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How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

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2 Submission No: 132; Sue Pettitt Organisation: Address: 10 Rawhiti St, Vogeltown, NP Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

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How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

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2 Submission No: 133; Gillian Boyce Organisation: Address: 18B Sackville Street, Fitzroy, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: The public enjoy going and visiting these places without having freedom campers there. Over the weekends the car parks are full at Waiwhakaiho, locals enjoying our wonderful beaches and the walkway. I saw two freedom campers at East End two weekends ago when there is a sign there saying freedom camping is banned.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: We have plenty of camping grounds around our province. Do they spend money in our city.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: NO FREEDOM CAMPING ALLOWED

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: NO FREEDOM CAMPING ALLOWED

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 134; Debra Simes Organisation: Address: 2/16 Ronald Street, Strandon Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Professionally-operated Holiday Parks (Fitzroy Beach, Top Ten and Belt Road) located within close proximity to each of these places provide reasonably priced camping and campervan facilities. Camping within these Holiday Parks ensures camping is professionally managed and that campers utilise suitable amenities and waste disposal (including recycling facilities).

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Seasonality is irrelevant.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: Non self-contained vehicles should not be allowed to stay at the same sight form any nights. That is, complete ban.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 135; Martin Thompson Organisation: Address: 2/16, Ronald Street Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Direct Campers to Holiday Parks within the district

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Direct campers to Holiday Parks within the district

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: There are plenty of holiday park/campground spaces within the district to provide for campers

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 136; Blair Thomson Organisation: Address: 30 McLean Street, Fitzroy Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: If there is to be freedom camping allowed at all, it should only be for those that are self contained. To me, the best option is - given that the council owns the land where camp grounds are, I think they have the ability to negotiate a position with the lessees of these campgrounds to have their facilities provided for NSC freedom campers within these camp grounds. All the correct facilities are there and a business proposition should be negotiated to make it viable for the lessees as well as a win for the wider community.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Again, I cannot agree with having NSC freedom campers 'sprinkled' around suburbs when there are perfectly adequate campground facilities actually set up to host tourists

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: As per previous - I disagree so my answer is 'no' nights

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Yet again - camp grounds are the perfect place for this type of tourist/traveller

2 Submission No: 137; Denise Bernet Organisation: Address: 30 McLean Street, Fitzroy Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: Full ban

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Full ban

2 Submission No: 138; George White Organisation: Address: 207 Heta Road, Merrilands Wish to speak to the Council: Yes 15 minutes

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Waiwhakaiho is the perfect area to develop an area where campers can camp safely and without inconveniencing local residents. Some minor earthworks and some infrastructure will see our visitors safe and happy, this will see an ingress in visitors to Taranaki, less damage to the area, more tourist money spent in Taranaki, a benefit to our community.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC No Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC No Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes

1 New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

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For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

Comments: 1 Night prevents visitors from exploring our region and city resulting in less money for Taranaki. 2 nights also limits the opportunity for visitors to enjoy our attractions. 3 nights is the best option of those proposed, I would suggest 5 nights is the best compromise.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District?

Comments: Two nights to allow visiting families to spend their weekend here make more sense than one

2 Submission No: 139; Jayeta Valentine Organisation: Nil Address: 49 Huatoki Street, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: Yes Five minutes

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: No province, including ours, is going to be able to cope with the tsunami of freedom campers. there are an UNLIMITED number of young people granted one year working visas from countries such as Germany , France and the UK .... and there is no slow down in the numbers arriving. They are given the IMPRESSION ( when they look online before arrival ) that theyvCAN freedom camp easily.... so their mindset is stuck on ' free' before they get to Nz. This is causing chaos in many tourist areas and it's just going to get worse. I think there should be basic ( inexpensive) camp grounds with toilets and showers...and dish washing facilities ..... to contain the mayhem. Kiwis don't go to Europe expecting to camp for free everywhere. The same should go for our visitors.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Same comments as I made previously.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: Zero

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 140; Clive Walton Organisation: Address: 101a Mangati Road,Bell Block, 101A Mangati Road Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

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How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: A maximum of 6 spaces at any one place at one time where it is suitable

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: Any more that one night people will start leaving a mess

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 141; Alan Kindler Organisation: n/a Address: 25 Tiverton Crecent, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth East End Beach Kawaroa Park

Comments: Freedom camping at all sites should be restricted to vehicles with approved self containment certificates and should be monitored more closely.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Fitzroy Beach East End Beach Kawaroa Park Oakura Beach Front

Comments: Freedom camping at all sites should be restricted to vehicles with approved self containment certificates and should be monitored more closely.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC

1 Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC

Comments: Freedom camping at all sites should be restricted to vehicles with approved self containment certificates and should be monitored more closely.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: Freedom camping at all sites should be restricted to vehicles with approved self containment certificates and should be monitored more closely.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District?

Comments: Freedom camping at all sites should be restricted to vehicles with approved self containment certificates and should be monitored more closely.

2 Submission No: 142; Scott Holmes Organisation: Address: 81 Queen st. Waitara, 4320, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Should be a full ban on all inner city beach car parks. Instant fines for littering and illegal parking. These freedom campers probably cost the ratepayer more than the revenue spent by them while they are here abusing our environment and choke our car parks.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Yes Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

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For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 143; Mary-Ann Stretton Organisation: Address: 147F Wills Road, Bell Block Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: These sites should only allow Self contained campers. Non self contained campers do not have any way of washing their dishes and disposing of the greasy water from this. Often they will wash dishes and themselves in the small basins or urinals in the toilets. As their vans are small they will set up tables and chairs so they can do cooking, this will take up parks that should be available for the public to park. These sites need to be monitored by a NPDC officer to see that the rules are being adhered too at all times of the day especially late at night and early morning. Some parks should be made available for larger self contained vans. Is it possible to set up grassy areas rather than car parks so as not to use up public carparks

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: A lot of local people use these areas in the winter so need carpets the same as in the summer. My comments previously about non self contained vans applies all year round. NSC should only be allowed to park where there is somewhere for them to wash dishes and dispose of the grey water created and also plenty of toilets.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC No

Comments: I do not think there are any circumstances that Non self contained vans should be able to park in public carparks as there is nowhere for them to do dishes and dispose of the grey water created. They also will set up chairs and tables to do cookingas there is usually no room for this in the van. Some spaces for self contained vans would be welcomed around town but should be restricted to certain areas with spaces for larger vans. Some day time parking in New Plymouth for larger motorhomes would encourage visitor to shop in the area. If there is not easy parking for larger vans they will often move on to the next town

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: If they stay more than 1 night they are likely to set up tables and chairs around their vans and in neighbouring car parks

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: People camping in tents should stay in appropriate sites, eg camping grounds, DOC camps or private land (With permission)

2 Submission No: 144; Trevor Laurence Stretton Organisation: Address: 147F Wills Road Bell Block, New PLYMOUTH Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: They will need to be monitored by official NPDC appointed persons with the power to fine or move on vehicles and people. Maybe look at Auckland District Councils charges for such sites.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC No Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: As a lot of non self contained tend to spread out tables and cooking gear around there for blocking access for other people there should not be sites on road/street parking Where camping is allowed checks nead to be done on a regular basis

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

Comments: This would have to be policed daily

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 145; Mark brown Organisation: Address: 16 Princes Street, Fitzroy Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Comments: There should only be very limited car parking sites available and should be away from existing parking areas so as not to impact on beach parking Rate payers should not be funding expanding toilet facilities to cope with campers but parking spots should be limited so as to cope with those existing facilities . No tents should be allowed and greater effort should be made to encourage use of existing camp grounds

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Do not agree that we should ever allowing camping in CBD or shopping centers or residential areas Freedom camping only should be permitted in out lying areas

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Tents should NOT be permitted in reserves This is beyond the intention of freedom camping and should have fo use existing camping grounds

2 Submission No: 146; john robinson Organisation: n/a Address: 51 clifton drive waitara, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: none of these sites are camping areas . we have great camping areas ,very close to our beaches . .on council web site state no camping at any of the taranaki areas and indicate a instant fine . as we have if we over park in town ,or no rego , no warrent ,etc. reduce site prices in camping areas .

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: no camping .as indicated above , once the web site says no camping , people will go to the camping areas .

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: the amendies have been put there for day time users of our area s. not be used as a camping ground abolution spot..No camping use the camping areas.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: NO NIGHTS . thats what camping areas are for

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Again we have great camping areas in our camps .FINE and move them on to camping grounds . It wont take long for compliance .We now charge 15 dollars to enter len lye so why not introduce lower prices at our camping grounds ,which will generate a better

2 Submission No: 147; Cheryl Anne Talbot Organisation: Mrs. Address: 619 Carrington Road, RD1, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

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Comments: East End is near Waiwhakaiho so unnecessary for FCs. We were disgusted with Waiwhakaiho last summer when we regularly biked through there. It is unfair on Fitzroy Camp as well.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: No freedom camping where there are motorcamps

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Disagree with CBD FCs and the large number of spaces allocated overall - 2 mx

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: Should be discouraged as the 'stuff' surrounding these vehicles (outside, hanging from and within, underneath) is ugly to see

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Keep our city beautiful, use our motorcamps

2 Submission No: 148; Damon Jacobsen Organisation: Address: 85 Kelly Road, Lepperton Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Why allow people to park up anywhere when we have allocated spaces and resources for camping? Car parks are a temporary place to park your vehicle to gain suitable access to the area the car park has been set up for - it's not for camping.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: I am not sure if Oakura has suitable camping infrastructure so am happy for a middle ground approach. The other areas have a suitable camping alternative. Stop robbing the camp site owners.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Don't let people camp across the place - we have designated camp sites. It is ridiculous that we would allow people to do this when there are already places set up for this. Negotiate a reduction with the camp sites to make it more affordable but drive the business to them. The answer to this problem is sooo obvious yet we are looking at something just ridiculous.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: This should only be for emergency. Stay at a camp site, thats what they are there for.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: This is a safety issue and looks bad for the areas. Stay in a camp site - its safer and the sites are fit for purpose.

2 Submission No: 149; Kylie Skelton Organisation: Mrs Address: 26 Wortley Road, RD3 Wish to speak to the Council: Yes Five minutes

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: Freedom camping selected carparks will have to therefore be ONLY for 'certified' freedom campers that actively display the required sticker AND IF randomly checked by any official officer and are not compliant then MUST leave that designated carpark

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: EVERYONE that sleeps overnight at ANY given place needs to be self-contained certified!!!!!!

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: NO NIGHTS !!!

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 150; Dave Huzziff Organisation: Address: 1072 Egmont Road, Egmont Village Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Should go to a campground

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Should go to a campground

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: Should go to a campground

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: none, they should go to a camp ground

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 151; Peter Wilson Organisation: ratepayer Address: 83 Bertrand Rd West, RD 3 NP Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments: The important thing is to police the non-self contained vans out of the areas they should not be in

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: as above

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC No Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Yes Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Yes Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: success of any rules will depend on how well they are enforced. Self contained freedom campers should be distinguished from non-sc and not subject to the same restrictions

2 Submission No: 152; Anne Margaret Coplestone Organisation: Retired Person Address: 3/25Clawton St, Westown, New Plymouth, 3/25Clawton St. Westown, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments: It must be remembered that many of our freedom Campers are Retired New Zealanders and some are Pensioners who are struggling to Maintain a Private Property and who now live in their Vans.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: The proposed restrictions are quite severe as it is. I would not like to see New Zealand named as a draconian country.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: I assume this gives adequate space for non freedom certificate vans that will prevent the use of using park spaces as toilets..if not..reconsider.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

Comments: Visitors need time to see our attractions and acquaint themselves with our beautiful province.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments: Unless the erection of tents or temporary structures have caused major problems, I think the proposed law is quite strict.

2 Submission No: 153; Ruth H K Turnbull Organisation: Address: 2/11 Doone Street, Lynmouth, New Plymouth 4310, Wish to speak to the Council: Yes Five minutes

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: Basically not to allow freedom campers to block the sea front views for the public and to park their vehicles away from the main access to the beach front, that is, to park at places (perhaps right back) far from the shoreline where it can't block the view of the sea at all. There needs to be adequate rubbish bins (preferably big open drums) for freedom campers to dispose off their rubbish over the camping season to avoid unsightly overfilled bins on the grounds.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: Same as before.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Yes Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: Ensure campers do not pollute the public toilets and litter the grounds. Two camping nights at most.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

Comments: Two nights at most for each site.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Not worth the time setting it up and tearing it down within such a short time. Besides it can create unnecessary security challenges in this time and age.

2 Submission No: 154; Gillian Slaney Organisation: Address: 35A Clemow Rd, Fitzroy Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: I don't agree with freedom camping at all

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: No nights at all

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 155; Mike Langford Organisation: Address: 4A Awanui Street, Merrilands Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: During the summer months the car parks around beaches are fully utilised. Making spaces for freedom campers at East End means that rate payers would have less access to the facilities that rate payer are funding.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Fitzroy and Oakura are areas of the district that are considered as sites which have a natural beauty to them that shouldnt be detracted from by the presence of freedom campers.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC No Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC

1 Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC

Comments: many of the sites identified are already oversubscribed and making parks available to freedom campers restricts use of the amenities by rate payers.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: experience shows that people using this type of freedom camping make the biggest mess and the rate payers will be left holding the bill for clean up.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: see comment under Q 14.

2 Submission No: 156; Julie Langford Organisation: Address: 4A Awanui Street, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: We should ban all freedom camping in Taranaki. Anyone wanting to camp here shoudl pay for a campsite, ratepayers shouldn't be subsidising freeloaders.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: Zero nights

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 157; John Shuker Organisation: Address: 14E Melrose Street, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth East End Beach Kawaroa Park

Comments: A freedom camping policy should only offer selected carparks for self contained vehicles ONLY. Non self contained vehicles should be banned from freedom camping and be required to ALWAYS stay in official camping grounds. Preparing meals, cleaning teeth, washing of clothes, dishes and bodies is not appropriate in public places!

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Fitzroy Beach East End Beach Kawaroa Park Oakura Beach Front

Comments: See comments point 8

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Non self contained campers should ALWAYS be in official camping grounds.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: NO nights in public areas. As many as they like in official camping grounds.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 158; Heather Shuker Organisation: Address: 14E Melrose Street, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth East End Beach Kawaroa Park

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Fitzroy Beach East End Beach Kawaroa Park Oakura Beach Front

Comments: See response 8

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Non self contained campers should ALWAYS be in official camping grounds.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: NO nights in public areas. As many as they like in official camping grounds.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments:

2 Submission No: 159; Murray Dean Organisation: Address: 9a Wiremu Place, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: Restricted numbers should be allowed provided they are FULLY self contained - NO EXCEPTIONS.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: Restricted numbers should be allowed provided they are FULLY self contained - NO EXCEPTIONS.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: No one that is not FULLY self contained should be camping any where other than an official camp site such as Oakura, Belt Road, Fitzroy or Waitara. Most issues currently seen are due to non-self contained campers not have all required facilities, i.e. washer, cooking, toilets etc. Why should the rate payers of the district subsidise these people. Let them pay to stay at a camp site, this way they are paying via the rates paid by these camp sites.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: I put 1 for question 13 only because there is not a Zero option. As stated in questions 11 & 12, these people should not be camping at any of these sites.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: There is no real difference between a tent or temporary structure and a non-self contained camper. All these people should be staying at one of the official camp sites which provide all the required facilities.

2 Submission No: 160; Roland Swift Organisation: Address: 55 Atkinson Road RD1, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: System has been badly abused and there is no benefit for rate payers of New Plymouth to having freedom campers.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: System has been badly abused and there is no benefit for rate payers of New Plymouth to having freedom campers.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Absolutely not, Taranaki is not a wilderness area. If they are not fully self contained they should be in a campsite. Again there is not benefit for rate payers only downside of campers washing dishes in public toilets, occupying parking spaces, dumping rubbish etc etc. Why on earth would we allow it?

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: None at all.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Absolutely no freedom camping for non self contained campers. Just about all the areas proposed are in town or residential areas. You could provide a cheap no frills campsite for them away from the rate paying public.

2 Submission No: 161; Alan John Novak Organisation: None Address: 45 Holly Oak Terrace, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: As a rate payer these areas are for locals to use when needed, the infrastructure was installed at the cost of us ratepayers. Over the summer it became unsightly and crowded. I propose a full ban be in place due to the city having three full time camp sites within the city, that best caters to their needs. Campers should be able to visit these places during the day like everyone else, but this should NOT be a campsite at night

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Same as above. Camp sites need this revenue during the winter period.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: - there are 3 campgrounds in New Plymouth available for non-self- contained freedom campers, - 8 out of 10 toilet facilities will most likely not be able to handle the extra usage

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: Full ban should be in place and campsites utilized.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: There are camp sites set up to cater for their needs.

2 Submission No: 162; Glen Forrest Organisation: Private Address: 73 Tukapa St, Westown Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Dog walkers and Pool swimmers not feeling safe at night

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Dog walkers and Pool swimmers not feeling safe at night

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: None inside city limits

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: None inside city limits Camper vans are for outside city limits For inside city limits use the existing camping site businesses ie Belt Rd motor camp (or do you wish to run these rate payers out of business?). Take note of what Australia does, campers for

2 Submission No: 163; katrina rogers Organisation: None Address: 593 Carrington Road, Hurworth, RD1, New plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: campsites are available for campers in new plymouth

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: as above

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: campsites available in new plymouth, also taking up car parking spaces that are allocated for public use

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: stay in campsites

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: again campsites are available for these and this is valuable income to the campsites in our area.

2 Submission No: 164; Alan Bruning Organisation: Address: 119 Parklands Ave, Bellblock newplymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments: An even spread of parking sites without inhibiting newplymouth residents access. Preference for certified self contained would be prefered. Parking for larger vehicles is essential as not all travelers are in smaller vehicles and these are generally the ones that are certified self contained.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: As with previous question certified self contained would be a preference as vehicles can park too far away from facilities. A pay per use facility unit should be made available in these areas. Again larger vehicle parking is needed I have an 8meter motor home and like to camp close to beaches near home as well as travelling. Suitable recycling facilities is a must at these areas year round as well as rubbish bins these could change in capacity as seasonal demands change ie larger in summer periods.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: It's better to have some restriction where non self contained camping is permitted with toilet facilities than nothing. Certified self contained campers are largely responsible campers.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

Comments: Sites should be able to be vacated during the day. Suitable signage outlining what is expected from all campers should be at all sites.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments: Encouraged to use camp grounds where possible.

2 Submission No: 165; Jean Bennetts Organisation: Address: 89a South Road, Spotswood Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: with the condition that NO RUBBISH or waste to be left at site.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: with the condition that NO RUBBISH or waste to be left at site.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: unsure exactly where some of these sites are (is there a detailed map somewhere?)

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

Comments: Maximum two consecutive

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments: Not just ONE night; why not same as motorhomes?!

2 Submission No: 166; Paul McDaid Organisation: Private Address: 145 Hursthouse Road, RD2 New Plymouth 4372 Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: Any restrictions need to be fully enforced otherwise they are pointless. Freedom campers inevitably generate rubbish. Extra bins will be needed so those recreating in these areas are not met with full bins. This is of course an additional cost on the ratepayers.. The number of spaces need to be quite limited so that parking for others is not significantly impacted.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: See previos comments

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Non-self contained campers generally do not create much economic benefit to the areas as they are on a budget. The disadvantages of allowing these freedom campers to park in public area far outweighs the advantages. We walk regularly by Bell Block beach and have noticed a huge increase in the number of freedom campers over the past 12 months. Word has obviously got out that unrestricted freedom camping is available here.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: I believe this type of camping should not be permitted full stop, so have not answered the previous question.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Should not be permitted.

2 Submission No: 167; Jillian Nicholls Organisation: Address: 45 Ainslee Street, Higghlands Psrk Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Theses spaces are for the enjoyment and use of rate payers who have to abide by the bylaws and pay for any additional costs incurred by so call 'freedom campers'.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: NO exception for any time of the year should be given

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Everyone should have to pay what local rate payers have to pay ALL YEAR

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: NO NIGHTS SHOULD BE THE RULING FOR ALL

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: NO NIGHTS SHOULD BE THE RULING FOR ALL

2 Submission No: 168; Karen Birch Organisation: NA Address: 62 Bayly Rd, Blagdon Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: As a local I selfishly like to be able to park up and stay the night and enjoy my local views. But I would really really like it if travelers in non-self contained vehicles used the excellent camp sites in the region. Actually I would use them but they're a little expensive for when I'm not on holiday (and I am fully self contained).

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Good range of options for non-self-contained.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

Comments: After two nights they need to find a real shower.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments: You need somewhere that people can arrive at a late hour and still be able to have a place to sleep. Campsites don't tend to be open at 11pm - and some campers will arrive in town at that time.

2 Submission No: 169; Ann Goulden Organisation: Address: 28 Egmont st, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments:

2 Submission No: 170; Kenneth R Atkinson Organisation: Home Address: 11 Rangitake Drive spotswood, New Plymouth 4310 Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: I have a van NC yet and go fishing down the beaches often day and night and stay until morning sometimes and think it is not fair on us locals being treated like dirt same as our tourists are often by security and the public..I have camped at a lot off beaches around Taranaki and have noticed that Most of the Rubbish and fowling is done by locals and the freedom campers get the blame, I believe the locals are deliberitly leaving a mess you only need to go to any off these places for a little while and you will see it happening

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: Same as above

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Yes Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Yes Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: I guess this does Not apply to them shopping only for them staying over night?

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

Comments: I agree

2 Submission No: 171; Anne Ryan Organisation: Address: 148 Mangati Road, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: 5 selected sites would be a good number because it wouldn't have a dominating affect on these areas while still supporting freedom camping. 2 nights maximum stay.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: 5 selected sites would be a good number because it wouldn't have a dominating affect on these areas while still supporting freedom camping. 2 nights maximum stay. While demand will obviously increase over summer, I think numbers of selected sites should remain the same because it would be wasteful to put in heaps of infrastructure to cope with expanded summer numbers which then be under utilised for the majority of the year. The number should be determined by how many dedicated sites you want to allow for over summer.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC

1 Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC No Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: I think the numbers are too high with the proposed ones I have disagreed with. Reduce by 25-50%.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

Comments: Two nights gives campers long enough to enjoy an area (& contribute to the local economy). I think three nights is a bit too long because it means campers could have a spot across an entire weekend. Because spaces will be limited, shorter stays will enable more people to enjoy the awesome spots Taranaki has to offer.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Difficult to limit size of tents, large tents could be very imposing in a space & encourage large loud groups to gather & 'take over' a spot.

2 Submission No: 172; Mike Johnson Organisation: Address: 32 Karina Road, Merrilands Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments: Suitable toilets and easy sea access

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: Need to define freedom campers Small van... young people perhaps under 25 Any RV - camper van etc need to go to camp ground esp golden oldies or equivalent

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Yes Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

1 Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: Need to be away from the town or city centers.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Three nights

Comments:

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: tents not appropriate for urban situation. Need to be in a camp ground.

2 Submission No: 173; Kieran Callaghan Organisation: Blue Truck Entertainment Address: 133 Vivian Street, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: There should be a focus on supporting the self contained standard, limiting public parking spaces only to those vehicles that have and can reasonably demonstrate they are self contained. A sticker is not good enough especially on small vehicles that do not meet the current criteria of self contained standard. Non self contained vehicles should be given a small subsidy at the regions motor camps and fined for parking in public spaces restricted to SCS vehicles. There should be a clear three day limit in all available spaces, and allowed times of occupation between 5pm and 8am in the morning, requiring all vehicles to vacate those spots during the day. All restrictions on freedom camping should be studiously enforced.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: Around new Zealand there is a focus on self contained standard vehicles. This encourages responsible camping, and therefore limits costs to the local community. Non self contained campers need to be clearly delineated from self contained campers, and encouraged to go to the regions many established motor camps by way of a small subsidy.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC No

Comments: Again, the focus should be given to allowing fully self contained campers access to public spaces, while restricting access to non self contained campers or non compliant vehicles with a sticker. Those non self contained campers can be encouraged to stay where facilities are already established that cater for their needs, at the regions many motor camps

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: Non self contained campers should not be allowed access to public spaces. They should be encouraged to stay at the regions many motor camps by way of a small subsidy

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Tents on public spaces should be fully prohibited and enforced with fines. Tents belong in an established campsites o which there are many.

2 Submission No: 174; Sarah lee Organisation: Ratepayer Address: 4 Lindaver Gr, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: this survey does not define the difference between contained and non self-contained for freedom camping. Its misleading once again NPDC!

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: this survey does not define the difference between contained and non self-contained for freedom camping. Its misleading once again NPDC! I'd have no objections to fully self contained. However until you are honest with the public I will go for outright ban.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: I unsetand on many of the sites you named these will effect local businesses that pay rates and there is an H&S issue you have not explained.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: You didn't give the option of zero. They can use a camp site.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Use a camp site

2 Submission No: 175; Kevin & Evelyn Mills Organisation: Private Address: 2/3 Strandon Place, Strandon 4312 Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Where approved,they must be self contained campers.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Where approved,they must be self contained campers.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Non self contained should use motor camps,grater patronage may lead to cheaper charges for using them!

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: No non self contained camping at all.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Full ban,they should pay to use motor camps.

2 Submission No: 176; Mike Ekdahl Organisation: Ek Property Managemnet Address: 162 Devon St East The State Hotel, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth East End Beach Kawaroa Park

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Fitzroy Beach East End Beach Kawaroa Park Oakura Beach Front

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC

Comments: We operate the State hotel (15 rooms) which has 7 rooms adjacent to these car parks, the idea of hearing van doors and campers out side the hotel I do not think will be very appealing for our guests, We understand the public toilets are handy but we think that the allocated area will be detrimental to our guest experience and do not want the campers out side their bedroom window

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District?

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2 Submission No: 177; Channa Miriam Knuckey Organisation: Address: 7a Rawhiti Street, Vogeltown Wish to speak to the Council: Yes Five minutes

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments: In summer there is not enough GENERAL parking in these areas for regular sized vehicles, over a short term - such as a couple of hours. At Waiwhakaiho there should only be freedom camping - self- contained - on the golf club side of the reserve. On the other side - the sea side - they block views and pedestrian access

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Where there is already camping offered - nonetheless at cost - no freedom camping at ALL should be allowed. It impinges on the hard work the Campground staff are doing. If NPDC want to encourage camping holidays - perhaps subsidize winter camping at campgrounds, by building pay-to-use toilets and showers at those sites

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC No Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: Where there are parks and walkways, with residential recreational use areas, I think non-self- contained should NOT be allowed. When camping in the city/CBD areas, the situation will be easily self-managing. Campers will be less inclined to mess and litter and loiter if people are going to work, going about their business. Street cleaners will be about early in the morning, when the campers can walk or bike off to the seaside/park areas to enjoy their liesure

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: One night - and no days.... the potential for litter and loiter is too high

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Again, I think NPDC need to strike a deal with official campsites. If campers REALLY bring money to the district this should work out.Either way, our residents/ratepayers must NOT be subsidizing this lifestyle. These places - REAL campsites - are designe

2 Submission No: 178; Sean Husband Organisation: Address: 148 Mangati Road, Bell Block Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: Free camping should not be permitted in premier downtown locations. Budget accommodation is available in nearby campgrounds.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Free camping should not be permitted in premier downtown locations. Budget accommodation is available in nearby campgrounds.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Public carparks are not a suitable longterm solution to freedom camping. In the mid/long term suitable locations and facilities need to be developed that provide a low-cost accommodation options for freedom campers. These should be suitably located away from the premier downtown and beach areas. Paid accommodation options (campgrounds, hotels/motels etc) at premier locations are already available. Free-campers are looking for the 'best budget option available' and are happy to pay a small fee towards accommodation and facilities. But why would they when we are offering up premier locations for free?

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

Comments: Green spaces should be reserved for the public.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 179; Holly Cavanagh Organisation: Address: 77 Clemow Road, Fitzroy Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: I don't believe that we should allow tourists to camp for free. We should be supporting our local campgrounds and encourage the tourists to pay to stay there.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

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NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: BAN FREEDOM CAMPING! There is no reason for us to allow these people to freeload and not have to pay. These are the tourists that travel on a budget so are bringing nothing to the region.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 180; Sheryl handley Organisation: Address: 36 Tarahua Rd, Vogeltown Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: Maximum night stay of 2 nights and needs to be enforced. Should only be allow to camp where there are public facilities open

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments: As previously stated. Needs to be monitored to ensure people are doing the right thing - ie: taking rubbish with them, staying allocated nights etc. Needs to be only a couple of spots allocated per sight

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

Comments: As a struggling tax payer I don't want to be picking up the cost for freedom campers because they are unwilling to pay for campground. Enforce a small fee $5 - 10 p/n to cover costs of cleaning, rubbish removal etc.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: How is this going to be monitored to ensure people are doing the right thing. Perhaps Council need to open a campground that is cheaper than what's currently on offer to solve this issue

2 Submission No: 181; Ronald Brons Organisation: Address: 18 Ropiha Street, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: The council have camp sites that these people can use for a minimal charge, where everything is contained & safe for all concerned.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: At Waiwhakaiho there is a area for people to use the lake & park there vehicles that is elevated could this be used for freedom campers it is close to the lake & entrance also it won't restrict access to all the facilities that are used by all of the public.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: As commented earlier use the camp grounds it is a health & safety issue to the public.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: None as we the rate payers pay for there mess it is totally absurd that non self contained campers can stay any where for free. User pays just like the rest of New Zealanders have too.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: Full ban & issue infringement notices like they do in the Coromandel, they offer nothing to the general communities, they are no better than seagulls.

2 Submission No: 182; Jurgen Banadera Organisation: Address: 11 Glasgow St Bellblock, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

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How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

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2 Submission No: 183; Murray Francis Rogers Organisation: rate payer Address: 14 Aotea street, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: They have camp sites in all these areas and they are the only sites that this council should allow these squatters to camp on regardless of whether they be freedom or others. We as rate payers should not financially be forced to prop up free-loaders at the expense of those legal recognised camp-sites that are provided through out Taranaki. Contrary to all the PC bullshit that comes from this council and others with selfish interest they don't do anything to financially benefit our community/town with the exception of cheap petrol and food and therefore I believe there should be a total ban. We rate payers should not be forced to support what I believe has no gain for the community and is a detriment to the livelihood of those who lease or own one of the numerous camp-sites within the same boundaries just for the sake of a few free-loaders. They should pay like we all do when we go to there countries.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Same as above. There are legal camp-sites all within walking distance of this ridiculous proposal. Now you want to take away parking from us for the sake of free-loaders in areas where parking is a premium is dam right disgusting and just shows the arrogance and contempt of those who are making these decisions. If you can't pay don't come here. The majority of us all budgeted and paid our way when we went on our OE.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Now I know you are taking the piss out of all the rate payers in this district. You hound and charge us the world and penalty's for not abiding by the conditions you have laid down for us to park and carry on doing what makes Taranaki great and now you want to turn them over to free-loaders. You lot are in the wrong business and should be in the circus or on the stage maybe as a clown.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: As for question 13. This question just shows the arrogance and contempt you lot hold us rate payers in. The question to be the right reflection of those who are opposed this should also have an extra which should read "Zero" or "NO" nights. You just lost all your credibility, that's if you had any at the start.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: BAN THEM ALL except at legal camp sites.

2 Submission No: 184; Trevor Woodward Organisation: Address: 107 Coronation Ave, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

1 Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC No

Comments: All non self contained vechiles should be in camp grounds .

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: should be nill nights for non self contained vehicles

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full ban

Comments: All tents and non self contained vechiles should be in camp grounds,NOT in public car spaces

2 Submission No: 185; Janelle Lewis Organisation: Address: 4 Turakina Street, Merrilands, New Plymouth, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: How stupid, honestly who comes up with these ideas. The carparks behind Fitzroy Shops are too close to St John Bosco School and will put our young children at risk. Also that area is already congested. If they want to camp in the city for convenience they need to be in a camping ground!!!

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: No nights of they are not self contained they need to be in a camping ground!!

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full Ban

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2 Submission No: 186; Brendon Taylor Organisation: Address: 22E Doralto Rd, New Plymouth Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period?

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full Ban

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2 Submission No: 187; Melissa Whiting Organisation: Address: , Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: There are excellent value for money campgrounds based in fantastic locations in & around New Plymouth. These campgrounds are specifically set up to provide good camping facilities - rubbish, bathrooms, sewage etc. There is no desire to have a repeat of last summer with overflowing bins, people squatting in bushes & general traffic chaos at the river mouth. Completely ruined the coastal walkway experience. If there is an overwhelming desire to provide freedom camping options then these should be allocated spots within camping grounds on a first come first served basis - max 2 night stay. Personally I think the region has well established campgrounds at reasonable costs.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: As per previous comments.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: Non self contained campers should not be allowed to camp outside of campgrounds.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full Ban

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2 Submission No: 188; Mark Young Organisation: Resident Address: 82 Tikorangi rd, Waitara Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: They are 3 pristine spots getting ruined both environmentally and astheticly. They are places to visit, pass through, appreciate and enjoy - not a place for temporary residence. Campers should only be allowed within private land or in public campgrounds with appropriate facilities.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: These pristine spots getting ruined both environmentally and astheticly. They are places to visit, pass through, appreciate and enjoy - not a place for temporary residence. Campers should only be allowed within private land or in public campgrounds with appropriate facilities.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Campers must only use camp grounds. Allowing freedom camping anywhere else should be totally banned.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: No freedom camping - totally ban it everywhere.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full Ban

Comments: Totally ban freedom camping everywhere.

2 Submission No: 189; Marguerite Weir Organisation: Address: , Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC No Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC No Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC No Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC No Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC No Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC No Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC No Okato – 2 spaces for NSC No Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC No

1 Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC No Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC No Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC No Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: Keep freedom campers from any car parks that are used for the community to shop in that area. Maybe provide some free areas at the council motor camps. What about at the council buildings

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full Ban

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2 Submission No: 190; Tom Moses Organisation: Jetts Fitness NZ Address: 109 Devon Street West, Wish to speak to the Council: Yes Five minutes

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth No additional restrictions East End Beach No additional restrictions Kawaroa Park No additional restrictions

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Back Beach middle carpark – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Battiscombe Terrace – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Bell Block – Mangati Walkway – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Corbett Park – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Fitzroy Shopping Centre – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Hickford Park – 11 spaces for NSC Yes Inglewood CBD – 15 spaces for NSC Yes Kawaroa Park – 14 spaces for NSC Yes Lake Rotomanu – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Moturoa shopping centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes New Plymouth CBD – Exaloo – 3 spaces for NSC No New Plymouth CBD – Gover Street – 4 spaces for NSC Yes Oakura CBD – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Okato – 2 spaces for NSC Yes Pukekura Park, Rogan Street – 9 spaces for NSC Yes Waitara CBD – 6 spaces for NSC Yes Westown Shopping Centre – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

1 Wind Wand carpark – 8 spaces for NSC Yes Yandle Park – 2 spaces for NSC Yes

Comments: I believe that if the council wants these sites for freedom campers they should use their own public parks and not pull parks reserved for business'. We pay for these sites, we expect full use without having to worry about moving freedom campers along who overstay their welcome.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? One night pitch and pull

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2 Submission No: 191; Lorraine Scott Organisation: Address: 14 Kororako Grove, Whalers Gate Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: The facilities should be available primarily for enjoyment by local residents/ratepayers and visitors. In summer local residents are not made welcome due to the sheer numbers of transient people living in the back of vans and parking is not available to locals. Subsidise or reduce campground fees to encourage their use.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Parking is limited. There are campgrounds available for people wanting to stay overnight. Reduce/subsidise the campground fees to encourage freeloaders to use these facilities rather than park anywhere and take over.

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments: Parking in New Plymouth and at all of these locations are already at a premium. Reduce fees/subsidise campgrounds (or develop more camping-specific areas) to encourage their use. Campgrounds are currently far too expensive. $10 a night per person maximum should still be profitable and remove the 'freeloading/freedom camping' issue.

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? One night / None

Comments: Total ban for non-self-contained. See comments above re making current facilities viable/affordable and develop more areas (e.g. a paddock somewhere with $2/night charge or whatever)

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full Ban

Comments: We have campgrounds - make them more affordable/viable for freedom campers (tent or vehicle) to use

2 Submission No: 192; Birgit Gardner Organisation: None Address: 15 Thomason road, Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments:

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Fitzroy Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping East End Beach Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Ban with the exception of selected carparks identified for freedom camping

Comments:

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? Two nights

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How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full Ban

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2 Submission No: 193; Kylie Albon Organisation: Address: Newton St, Fitzroy Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban

Comments: We have numerous holiday parks around that have ample room for campers - why are we supporting these camps by banning freedom campers in the New Plymouth wider area.

How should freedom camping be managed for the winter period at:

Waiwhakaiho River Mouth Full ban Fitzroy Beach Full ban East End Beach Full ban Kawaroa Park Full ban Oakura Beach Front Full ban

Comments: Same feelings as previous stated

NPDC is proposing to require non-self-contained freedom campers to stay at specific areas near suitable public toilets within the district, do you agree with the proposals below?

Comments:

For how many nights should non-self-contained vehicles be allowed to stay in the same public area within a 30 day period? None

Comments: Not allowed at any time.

How should NPDC manage tents and other temporary structures when freedom camping in New Plymouth District? Full Ban

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2 Submission No: 194; Laurie Neville Organisation: Address: 1178 Richmond Road, RD9 Wish to speak to the Council: No

Feedback How should freedom camping be managed for the summer period at:

Comments: No non-self contained vehicles. There are perfectly good campsites with facilities for these people.