Auckland scout group reports issues with freedom campers

Thursday 6 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 6 Nov 2025, 2:46pm

Hawke Sea Scouts in Herne Bay say freedom campers are using the carpark next to their hall as a toilet. Group leader Reuben Jackson reported instances of public urination and defecation, as well as littering. Parents have also noted that children must walk further to reach the hall due to limited parking.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 6 Nov 2025, 8:27am

   Scout group fed up with freedom campers' mess (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZThu 6 Nov 2025, 10:55am

   Auckland scouts battle defecating, littering carpark campers (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 6 Nov 2025, 2:32pm

   Auckland scout group fed up with freedom campers defecating, leaving trash (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)

4. StuffThu 6 Nov 2025, 2:46pm

   Auckland Sea Scouts fed up with next door carpark being used as a toilet by freedom campers (opens in new tab)