Far North council brings in tighter controls over cemetery

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In the Far North, the district council is having to bring in tighter controls across its 11 cemetries to prevent so-called "plot hoarding." It means reserving a plot, but not using it for many years. The District is running out of space to bury people as it tries to cope with a growing and aging population. Out of just over 9,500 burial plots - only 833 are free. The new guidelines will limit applications or additional plots for family members. Far North District Mayor Moko Te Pania spoke to Lisa Owen.