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Spring 2024

ISSUE 9

INDEX ISSUE 9

Kiwi ingenuity & insults

While the new toilet-makers have been welcomed with interest, the Fix-a-Potty™ people were faced with severe scepticism, not to say unfair condemnation, that still continues to pop up on Facebook and confuse people.

Toilet and shower tent

Toilet and shower tent. ©2024 Gary Hitchcock

Self-containment warrant cards

Who can freedom camp? Certified Blue before 7/7/23?
Certified Blue before 7/7/24?
Green Warrant?

Getting your camping vehicle certified

Choose from an independent national network of more than 150 self-containment testing officers.

Challenges for local councils

The Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation 2023 / revised Freedom Camping Act 2011 presents significant challenges for councils across New Zealand as they strive to comply.

North Island hot pool safari

Wintering in the North Island, I decided to explore hot pools, building my own short-list of pools for an annual safari each winter. Here’s my six favourites, so far.

The Aratiatia Dam

This is a magical free stopover in a humble carpark, with entertainment built in.

Making the most of your pressure cooker

If you have room for a pressure cooker when you are camping it provides a quick and efficient way to cook.

Girdle scones (aka griddle scones)

This is a very versatile and flexible recipe. You can make it up as a dry mix at home to take with you.

DOC campsites 3: Central NI, game

Can you fill in 12 place names from this list of DOC sites

Lake Pukaki

The freedom camping spot on Lake Pukaki: Did I mention, I just can’t get enough of this place?

DOC update

Recent news from the Department of Conservation.

City dwellers: your first camp away: Stop and Stay

What makes a good first camp for new campers?

Parua Bay: stop and stay

Whangarei: Beachside reserve with large flat grassy area and a boat ramp.

Waikawa Bay Reserve: stop and stay

Bordering the Catlins and close to Curio Bay, Waikawa also boasts a popular fish and chip (‘chup’) wagon

Come camping

Find a camping event you can participate in.

Festivals

Interesting events around the country.

All Points Camping Club of NZ

NZ’s inclusive, friendly, camping club. • Membership support • Friendly, inclusive camping events • Nationwide savings • Lobbying support for campers’ rights.

More for councils and government, issue 9

Things affecting councils or government; camping in action.

Editorial

The weather was, and will probably continue to be, good for camping. Those preparing their campers to freedom camp have better choices. Roll on summer.

Table of contents, Spring, issue 9

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