The Mt Somers Domain Campground. The Mt Somers Reserve Board, with the backing of the Ashburton District Council, planned to change the Mt Somers Domain Campground to a self-contained only campsite from March 2. However, after locals protested changes to the "quintessential Kiwi" campground, the reserve board decided to delay its proposal while it reviews options. "It was great to see people supportive and passionate about Mt Somers. Council’s community and open spaces group manager Toni Durham said the council had been helping the reserve board implement the proposed changes.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 11, 2026 23:37 UTC