The Freedom Camping Act is an Act of Parliament passed into law in
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island count ...
in 2011 that allows local authorities to pass
bylaws
A by-law (bye-law, by(e)law, by(e) law), or as it is most commonly known in the United States bylaws, is a set of rules or law established by an organization or community so as to regulate itself, as allowed or provided for by some higher authorit ...
that permit or prohibit
freedom camping in specific areas. In 2011 the Minister for the Environment
Nick Smith announced that the government will introduce a Freedom Camping Bill into Parliament with the intention that the law will be in place before the
Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup is a men's rugby union tournament contested every four years between the top international teams. The tournament is administered by World Rugby, the sport's international governing body. The winners are awarded the Webb E ...
.
See also
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Camping in New Zealand
Camping is a popular activity for both New Zealand residents and for some of the two million foreign tourists arriving every year. Campsites of different standards, generally in conjunction with other forms of accommodation, are offered by holida ...
References
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External links
Text of the ActFreedom camping
at the Department of Conservation
Statutes of New Zealand
2011 in New Zealand law
Camping in New Zealand