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If you want to freedom camp....
Self-containment warrant cards
Which warrant cards are valid?
Certified Blue before 6/23, any toilet
OK to freedom camp on public land† until 7 June 2026 (or until your card expires, if earlier).
Certified Blue before 6/24, fixed toilet
OK to freedom camp on public land† until 7 June 2026 (or until your card expires, if earlier).
Certified Blue portable toilet
You may not freedom camp on public land.
Certified Green (fixed toilet only)
OK to freedom camp on public land†.
All cards are valid on private or commercial properties, crown land that isn’t LINZ or council-controlled, club sites, organised events and anywhere payment is made, unless they choose otherwise.
† What is ‘public land’? Land managed by district and local councils. Can include land otherwise controlled by NZTA, LINZ or DOC.
Currently LINZ has 5 FC areas and the new law applies.
The new law applies to DOC sites that require self-containment.
The government has extended their transition period: some blue warrant cards will be acceptable until 7 June 2026. Check above to see if your warrant card holds good for freedom camping.
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