Homeless extended family camped at Parua Bay for three months

NZ HeraldStuffWednesday 19 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Google, Whangārei District Council

Photo: NZ Herald (opens in new tab)

A large group of homeless campers occupied a tent area at Parua Bay on Whangārei Harbour for nearly three months this summer. The group reportedly consisted of approximately 20 adults and at least nine children living in tents despite complaints regarding their behaviour.

How they headlined it

First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 19 Feb 2025, 6:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Homeless family camps for months at Whangārei beach, draws complaints (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Homeless extended family stayed at Whangārei freedom camping site for three months (opens in new tab)