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Freedom campers get second chance in Christchurch

Author
Jessica McCarthy,
Publish Date
Tue, 27 Jan 2015, 8:27AM
Photo: NewsPixNZ/NZ Herald
Photo: NewsPixNZ/NZ Herald

Freedom campers get second chance in Christchurch

Author
Jessica McCarthy,
Publish Date
Tue, 27 Jan 2015, 8:27AM

Christchurch's freedom camper population is being given a second chance by the Christchurch City Council.

Freedom campers were forced out of a New Brighton car park over the weekend, after tensions with nearby residents reached breaking point.

Councillor Glen Livingstone says many of the campers have found a new spot at Waimairi Beach, but they won't be moved on just yet.

"They're close to toilet facilities. They're a bit further away from some of the neighbours there.

"You can't say that it's the same - or will be the same - as what happened at Beresford Street."

Glen Livingstone is hopeful the new environment will create a change in the campers' behaviour.

 

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