Christchurch red zone campers told to relocate by February 2027

StuffThe PressSunday 9 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Up to 60 people living in a makeshift camp on Christchurch's red-zoned land must move by February 2027. The city council is clearing the area to develop a wetland, coastal forest, and stormwater channel. Some residents, including pensioners and families, have expressed concerns about where they will go.

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First reported by Stuff, Sun 9 Aug, 4:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 1 minute
  1. StuffStuff

    Pensioners and children live in a makeshift community. Now, they’ve been told to leave (opens in new tab)

  2. The PressThe Press

    ‘Where are we supposed to go?’ Red zone campers given deadline to leave (opens in new tab)