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Tekapo council seeks help identifying non-compliant short-term rentals

Tekapo's council is asking residents to report accommodation properties breaking local rules, with 64 already identified as non-compliant.

Skinny McBuntu

Short-term rental accommodation is increasingly dominating residential areas in the tourism hotspot of Tekapo, prompting the local council to ask residents to report rule-breakers. The council has 200 listings under investigation and has identified 64 properties so far that are not complying with local regulations.

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Tekapo residents asked to dob in accommodation rule-breakers

The council says 200 listings are under investigation and 64 non-compliant properties have been identified.

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Stuff

Residents asked to dob in rule-breaking short-term rentals in tourism hotspot

Short-term accommodation is increasingly dominating Tekapo’s residential areas, causing problems for the local population.

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1News

Tekapo residents asked to dob in accommodation rule-breakers

The council says 200 listings are under investigation and 64 non-compliant properties have been identified.

Read the full story at 1News