Red zone campers seek delay to move-on order

Wednesday 12 August 2026 · 1 outlet · 2 reports · updated Wed 12 Aug, 1:05pm

In this story Christchurch City Council

Approximately 60 people living in a makeshift camp in Christchurch's Ōtākaro Avon red zone are asking the city council to pause eviction orders. Residents are requesting that the council find alternative accommodation before forcing them to move. Meanwhile, a committee has given initial approval for a new caravan park in New Brighton.

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1. The PressWed 12 Aug, 12:33pm

   Red zone campers urge council to halt eviction until alternatives found (opens in new tab)

   • Green light for Christchurch red zone caravan park, as nearby homeless campers evicted (opens in new tab) Wed 12 Aug, 1:05pm