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Resolution
number HB/2018/101
MOVED by Member G Holmes, seconded by Deputy Chairperson
J Fitzgerald:
That the Hibiscus
and Bays Local Board:
a)
recommend to the Regulatory Committee that the 24 sites
contained in Attachment A be prohibited for freedom camping through a bylaw
under the Freedom Camping Act 2011
b)
recommend to the Regulatory Committee that the following
restrictions be applied to three sites only, at Gulf Harbour Marina
Hammerhead Reserve, Hatfields Beach Recreation Reserve, and on the seaward
side of Stanmore Bay Park through a bylaw under the Freedom Camping Act 2011:
i.
certified self-contained vehicles only
ii.
limited numbers of vehicles
iii.
only in identified parking spaces
iv.
ensure that there is a 3 metre separation between motor homes
to comply with New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Health and Safety rules
and that no awnings be erected
c)
does not approve the proposed areas of:
i.
Duncansby Lookout and Esplanade Reserve
due to the narrow and winding access and being very close to residential
properties
ii.
Orewa Library carpark due to the
Nautilus remediation work utilising a significant portion of the area, it not
being an easily visible space and the remaining space is for library staff
and patrons parking. The Hibiscus and Bays Local Board believes this
area should be dedicated to library staff and patrons in the future
iii.
Red Beach Lookout Reserve, Vista Motu
due to the close proximity to Whangaparaoa Road and residential neighbours
d)
does not approve the proposed area of
Victor Eaves Park as local police have indicated their concerns about this
area being used for freedom camping, the parking provided is specifically for
the sports facilities users, and the local board has received numerous
complaints from residents about the behavior of people freedom camping there
e)
does not approve the proposed areas in
Attachment C as appropriate for freedom camping:
i.
Edith Hopper Park, to protect access as
this carpark is for the use of the Tennis Club, Netball and the Bridge Club
users and is closely surrounded by residential properties
ii.
Cooper-Lea Reserve, to protect access
as this carpark is for boat trailer parking and other reserve users and is
closely surrounded by residential properties
iii.
Kinloch Reserve, to protect access as
this small carpark is for reserve users and is closely surrounded by
residential properties
iv.
Manly Park, to protect access as this
area is for the users of the tennis club and bowling club and boat trailer
parking for recreational sailors and fishermen and reserve users. This
reserve is also frequently used for large events
v.
Silverdale Reserve, as this area is
under a community lease by the Silverdale Pioneer Village and Senior net and
the small hall is frequently in use after hours
vi.
Little Manly Beach Reserve, to protect
access as this is a small carpark along the edge of Whangaparaoa Road for
beach users and is unsuitable for freedom camping
vii.
noting that the two regional parks,
Long Bay and Shakespear do not fall within the local board decision-making allocation
f)
does not consider that the default
rules, enforcement of the Reserves Act, are effective as there is
insufficient resources to effectively provide enforcement
g)
provides its views on the management of freedom camping as
follows:
i.
freedom camping must be limited to certified self-contained
vehicles only. Campers should be required to use the water supply and toilet
facilities on board their vehicle
ii.
the number of vehicles on a site needs to be limited and
clearly marked
iii.
expresses concerns that inability to enforce 24 hours per day,
7 days per week will make the bylaw ineffective
iv.
supports the purpose and overall intent of the bylaw and seeks
assurance that dedicated resources will be available to provide 24/7
compliance
v.
requests that the bylaw is not overly complicated, is specific
and can be clearly understood
vi.
requests that the bylaw and associated resourcing is in place
by Christmas 2018
vii.
considers that any sites identified for
freedom camping should be well away from residents and that some rural areas
are more appropriate for the activity to occur.
CARRIED
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