Councils address reports of slum-like camp at Kairaki Beach

Tuesday 23 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 24 Sep 2025, 8:30am

In this story Environment Canterbury, Waimakariri District Council

Police have responded to complaints of anti-social behaviour at Kairaki Beach near Kaiapoi. A Christchurch resident described witnessing a ramshackle, slum-like camp during the current whitebaiting season.

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1. RNZTue 23 Sep 2025, 4:55pm

   Councils tackle 'slum-like' beach camp in Kaiapoi, Canterbury (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 23 Sep 2025, 5:43pm

   Councils tackle ‘slum-like’ beach camp in Canterbury (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 23 Sep 2025, 7:06pm

   Councils tackle 'slum-like' beach camp (opens in new tab)

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4. Otago Daily TimesWed 24 Sep 2025, 8:30am

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