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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 8 MIN

The Sunday Panel: Having camping costs gotten out of hand?

from The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin · host Newstalk ZB

This week on the Sunday Panel, director at 818 Chris Henry and resident economist at Opes Partners Ed McKnight joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! What do we make of IAWAI’s proposal to charge new builds a growth charge for water infrastructure maintenance and upgrades? Is that a fairer option than all ratepayers covering the cost? Or should it be spread more evenly? Are camping costs getting out of hand? Some places are charging $360 a night for a patch of grass. Is this what camping is about? Is this taking the spirit out of Kiwi camping?  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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