More Kiwis to holiday under canvas

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Camping is proving to be a popular choice for holiday-makers this season.

Many holiday parks around the country are reporting strong bookings through to the end of January.

Holiday Parks Association chief executive, Fergus Brown, says there are good numbers of New Zealanders booking in and people staying for quite a good length of time.

He says most of the beach parks are pretty full but there are some spaces available for people who have left it to the last minute.

People seem to be leaving their holiday plans to the last minute.

- NEWSTALK ZB