It's not just beggars who are coming in for attention - the Auckland Council is also considering changes to the rules around charity collectors, who approach people on city streets asking for donations.
Charity collecting activities are controlled by a council permit and by the voluntary code of conduct of
street appeal fundraising organisations.
A council spokesman said review of the bylaws would begin later this year with the aim of introducing a single region-wide bylaw on Street and Public Places trading.
The spokesman said council "occasionally" received a complaint in relation to collectors, but it wasn't often. "We respond to these complaints and address the issue with the relevant charity."
The Public Fundraising Regulatory Association (PFRA), which charity collectors belong to, investigates incidents and had penalties for members who breached their code of conduct. "This has proved an effective way of dealing with the issue."
