6 Summer 2023 6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption SStay-Reefton-MNR4_mw.webp Snow on the mountain M Richardson Snow on the mountains behind Reefton. ©2023 M Richardson Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 34

The new self-containment regulations that the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board are trying to implement have more bumps, twists and turns than the North Island Saddle Road. Summer 2023 ISSUE 6 BUY PDF CONTENTS Up There’s no need to rush this Summer. Is it better on the other side? Up Gary Stoneley #Notfitforpurpose #Self -containedvehicleregulations #Longandwindingroad The new self-containment regulations that the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board are trying to implement have more bumps, twists and turns than the North Island Saddle Road. Since 2017 and the closure of the Manawatu Gorge, with many millions spent, there has been slow progress for people wanting to travel across from Tararua / Hawkes Bay to the Manawatu. For many campers it is now a brief but expensive trek across the steep winding hills to get to the other side. On the other side there are always camping opportunities but weather is fickle in these parts and you never know what you are going to get. It is intended that the new Manawatu Tararua Highway will be operating in 2024 but there are still a few bridges to cross before that happens ( more ). The new self-containment regulations managed by the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB ), soon to be implemented and running alongside the current standard, are a bit like this. Pushed by disgraced former MP Stuart Nash, with a fetish for portable toilets, it was rushed through the 2nd and final reading without a Select Committee report by Peeni Henare MP and Kiri Allen MP, by the Labour Party majority. The legislation was quickly followed by MBIE-drafted regulations that had not been tested in the industry. Fast forward to November and the PGDB are recklessly trying to implement flawed regulations and self-containment testing officer guidelines that have more holes than a kitchen sieve, because they have been legislated to do so . Somehow, even with all the technical experts, the MBIE Responsible Camping Team, with government ministers tasked to do due diligence, we have still ended up with new regulations that don’t actually work. Common sense would dictate that if you are bringing in regulations that affect the fit-out and construction of caravans, campervans and other vehicles you would actually do physical testing within the industry to ensure everything works out as planned. Um… no. The regulations weren’t tested and no, they don’t work. For the vast majority of motorhomes, caravans and other camping vehicles the planned new regulations do not follow international industry standards. And all due to the misguided assumption that vehicle campers using portable toilets just aren’t responsible enough to freedom camp. I estimate that the new highway across the Tararua ranges will be up and running with all bridges crossed well before the new regulations can be implemented, due to the many legal and technical issues. A technical regulation is binding in law but when it contains fundamental errors it cannot be implemented. At least travellers will soon be better off with the Manawatu Tararua Highway completed and looking forward to what’s on the other side. We can’t say that vehicle campers will be any better off with the new regulations that can’t be applied in the industry without millions of owners’ dollars being spent. So what are the failings in the new regulations? They only apply to council-managed land for free camping The new alternate regulation s (targeting vehicle campers without fixed toilets) primarily apply only for ‘free’ camping on council-managed land that is not a designated camping area, plus LINZ (South Island land). Where camping areas are designated or available for all campers, on private or commercial properties and other Govt land, clubs events etc. or where any payment (incl paid parking) is made, the new regulations don’t apply. Basically, outside of the ‘free’ council-controlled land the current self-containment standard with the blue card is fine. Cost If you are in a rush to move across to the new self-containment regime, and can find someone to do it, it will cost you the $120 levy to fund PGDB plus the cost of the testing. Strange and unnecessary venting requirements The majority of cassette toilets are industry designed as a sealed system and not vented externally. Under the new regulations the vehicle inspector/testing officer will be required to sign off that your waste water tanks, including your fixed toilet’s cassette, is vented directly to the exterior of the motor vehicle, and designed to prevent entry of birds and vermin. Though unnecessary, this can be done and tested. The alterations will cost an additional $600 + installation costs for each vehicle (for 50,000 NZ vehicles that is more than $30 million). Certifying that legionella has been prevented In addition, the testing officer, without scientific knowledge, will need to certify that your fresh water tanks/containers are suitably insulated or away from heat sources / direct sunlight to prevent legionella. This also applies to external and portable water tanks. Anyone gets legionella: the testing officers are liable. Who is brave enough to sign off on these? It is unlikely that any sane, self-containment testing officer will be happy to sign off on any self-contained vehicle in this situation, given that they are legally liable for any failings. Accordingly, it is highly unlikely that the new PGDB regulations will be able to be implemented in the foreseeable future. A long winding road yet For now there is no need to rush to get to the other side. With Government changes and a new Ministry of Regulation, it’s going to be a long and winding road for a while. There are still more bridges to cross yet, but it’s looking promising. Summer is here, for now, let’s all just get out and enjoy it. Gary Stoneley is co-founder of the All Points Camping Club of NZ and Managing Director of NZ Lifestyle Camping Ltd . The regulations The regulations weren’t tested and no, they don’t work. More on Freedom camping and self-containment: The freedom camping law needs to change Self-containment certification: which one is yours? What to do? Upgrade? Wait? Editorial — Caught in the middle Who is advocating for NZers who camp? There’s no need to rush this summer NZ’s independent national network for certification Up Up Teardrop © Andrew Morton Teardrop © Andrew Morton 1/1

7 Autumn 2024 7 Autumn 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Waitohi Bush Reserve ©2024 Gill N Colin Miskelly, Waitohi Bush Reserve Our ‘go to’ place when we need to charge our batteries (only 8 mins from home , lol). Gill N Colin Miskelly Waitohi Bush Reserve ©2024 Gill N Colin Miskelly, only 8 mins from home Two nights (again) at our local reserve Gill N Colin Miskelly Two nights (again) at our local reserve… Waitohi Bush Reserve … A great place to just unwind and listen to the bellbirds. Has 2 tracks that are a bit steep in places but some nice walks along the shingle roads if you’re not into the bush walks!! Our ‘go to’ place when we need to charge our batteries (only 8 mins from home , lol). ©2024 Gill N Colin Miskelly, South Canterbury Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 13

10 summer 2024 10 summer 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption stories from a spring of camping Springing Many campers See your camping stories from spring. Tents. Weather. The night sky. Places to go, places to stay, things to do. GO Up Up 10 summer 2024 , p 11

1 Spring 2022 1 Spring 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Our chance to have our thoughts and feelings heard Time to have your say on the “Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill” Wayne Ravelich This bill is in the name of Tourism Minister, Stewart Nash’s proposals on freedom camping and certified self-containment. This Bill has had its first reading in parliament and is now with the select committee to fine tune before going back to parliament for a second reading. The select committee has called for public submissions on the bill. This is our chance to have our thoughts and feelings heard. The bill is an omnibus that amends more than one Act. If passed in its current format the bill will affect the Freedom Camping Act, the Self-contained motor vehicle standard along with NZTA-Waka Kotahi and LINZ land, and how local bodies administer the legislation. This legislation will affect ALL campers and the camping industry in New Zealand for many years to come. The proposed exclusion of portable toilets from the Standard is only one step that affects thousands of responsible campers. We will all be affected on where and how we can camp. We will also carry huge extra administrative costs because of these regulations. Have your voice heard by making a submission. Try and be concise/ to the point, mention how it will affect you and your family. Will the increased cost of self-containment restrict your ability to go camping with friends and family? Tell them what you like and dislike about the bill. Here is the public submissions page. ckw.nz/have-your-say . The closing date for submissions is Thursday, 13 October 2022. Happy camping Wayne Raveich President, All Points Camping Club of NZ Up Up 1 Spring 2022 , p 12

Geraldine Classic Caravan Club BUY PDF CONTENTS Spring 2023 ISSUE 5 Up A Classic Gary Hitchcock Geraldine Classic Caravan Club ©2023 Gary Hitchcock Up Up Up Classic Click on the gallery for a full size view Geraldine Classic Caravan Club ©2023 Gary Hitchcock Geraldine Classic Caravan Club ©2023 Gary Hitchcock Geraldine Classic Caravan Club ©2023 Gary Hitchcock Geraldine Classic Caravan Club ©2023 Gary Hitchcock 1/4

9 Spring 2024 Spring 2024 ISSUE 9 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Vintage car and caravan Whanganui Vintage weekend 2024 ©2024 Margaret Earle Vintage car and caravan Whanganui Vintage weekend 2024 ©2024 Margaret Earle Caravan at Whanganui Vintage weekend Margaret Earle Whanganui Vintage weekend 2024 ©2024 Margaret Earle Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 11

6 Summer 2023 6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Camping the Kiwi Way, 6, Summer 2023 Editor Camping the Kiwi Way 6: summer 2023 ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) Well worth the walk: A wild, magnificent, windswept, long and sandy beach at the northernmost point of the South Island. Mavis and all her DIY: Here’s a brilliant idea… while everything is stripped apart, why not… Who is advocating for NZers who go camping? Do you want the government to listen to your needs as a NZer who camps? Tips for a successful family camping trip . Make your trip that bit smoother. 50 years of camping at Morison’s Bush I think it was 1973 when I first went camping at Morison’s Bush … RV & Camper business services: North Island | South Island Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 1

7 Autumn 2024 7 Autumn 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Day 1, Nelson Lakes Bikepacking the top half of the Rainbow + Sedgemere Track + bottom half of the Molesworth. ©2024 Simon Kennett Day 1, Rainbow Rd My favourite part of the Rainbow Road. ©2024 Simon Kennett Day 1, Riding a ford Teaching Miro the ramifications of being a half bike length back on ford. ©2024 Simon Kennett Day 1 Also loved the grasslands and views into the mountains. ©2024 Simon Kennett Day 1, Past the skifield turn-of Past the skifield turn-off, the fords became proper 4WD worthy. ©2024 Simon Kennett Still heading up the Wairau. ©2024 Simon Kennett Day 1, Hells Gate! Hells gate! ©2024 Simon Kennett Day 1, Big country Miro's first time riding in such big country and she really nailed it. ©2024 Simon Kennett Night 1, Sedgemere sleepout Sedgemere sleepout -- big sky action, so some of us slept out of the sleepout. ©2024 Simon Kennett Day 1, Elevation St Arnaud to Sedgemere sleepout. ©2024 Simon Kennett Day 2, Sedgemere sleepout The gang... ready to see what Day 2 had in store. ©2024 Simon Kennett Day 2, Sedgemere Track Sedgemere Track is only open for six weeks of the year... perhaps the hottest six weeks of the year. ©2024 Simon Kennett Day 2, Sedgemere Track Mind you, I wouldn't want to be here during the coldest six weeks of the year. Super-exposed as well as 1000 msl - this place must be brutal in winter. ©2024 Simon Kennett Hunting the shade Even as early as 9:30am, we were hunting out shade for our first break. ©2024 Simon Kennett Day 2, Brutal climb By mid-afternoon it was starting to bake. Luckily we found a nice spot for a dip in the river, soon after this brutal wee climb. ©2024 Simon Kennett Day 2, Rock formations. More groovy rock formation in the Acheron valley. ©2024 Simon Kennett Into the wind After turning into the wind at the Acheron Accommodation House, we really were getting fan-baked. Mercifully some cloud cover formed half an hour later, and we were able to function normally again. ©2024 Simon Kennett Jollies Pass Jollies Pass was the most technical part of the trip, so naturally Kerei (on his gravel bike) blazed off the front. James (on his week-old MTB) rode at a sensible pace. ©2024 Simon Kennett Day 3 Elevation Sedgemere sleepout to Hanmer (via Molesworth and Jollies Pass). ©2024 Simon Kennett Day 3, Hanmer Capped the trip off with an excellent day of R+R in Hanmer with Kerei's family. So good! ©2024 Simon Kennett all it takes is a small, perfectly formed bikepacking trip A small, perfectly formed bikepacking trip Simon Kennett Haven’t done a huge amount of biking this summer, but sometimes all it takes is a small, perfectly formed bikepacking trip to rekindle the love. So it was, two weeks ago I set off with Miro, Bronnie, Claire, James and Kerei to do the top half of the Rainbow + Sedgemere Track + bottom half of the Molesworth. Photos ©2024 Simon Kennett Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 15

7 Autumn 2024 Autumn 2024 ISSUE 7 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Lake Ohau ©2024 Pam Clarke Looking to the moutains from the Round Bush campsite ©2024 Pam Clarke Looking down from the Round Bush campsite ©2024 Pam Clarke Dusk on Lake Ohau ©2024 Pam Clarke Lake Ohau ©2024 Pam Clarke Lake Ohau Track I also walked half of the Lake Ōhau Track which follows around the lake for 10km coming out on Glen Lion Road. This is part of the A2O and I really wished I’d brought my bike! Again, next time! ©2024 Pam Clarke Glen Lion Rd I also walked half of the Lake Ōhau Track which follows around the lake for 10km coming out on Glen Lion Road. This is part of the A2O and I really wished I’d brought my bike! Again, next time! ©2024 Pam Clarke Part of the A20 great ride. I also walked half of the Lake Ōhau Track which follows around the lake for 10km coming out on Glen Lion Road. This is part of the A2O and I really wished I’d brought my bike! Again, next time! ©2024 Pam Clarke Parsons Creek track I walked some of the Parsons Creek track, which goes up through beech trees then joins the Te Araroa Trail with amazing views over the lake. It was a really hot day so I only continued on for about 45 minutes then turned back, but will go back in cooler weather to do more. ©2024 Pam Clarke A lovely long weekend away at Lake Ōhau Pam Clarke I’ve just had a lovely long weekend away at Lake Ōhau in my little Wanda. Stayed one night at Round Bush campsite and 2 at Lake Middleton, both are DOC sites, Round Bush is free and Lake Middleton just $10 at this time of year and free from Easter to October. It was quite windy the entire weekend so my plans of getting out on my paddleboard didn’t happen, but I did have a (very quick and cold!) swim in Lake Ōhau which was refreshing! I walked some of the Parsons Creek track, which goes up through beech trees then joins the Te Araroa Trail with amazing views over the lake. It was a really hot day so I only continued on for about 45 minutes then turned back, but will go back in cooler weather to do more. I also walked half of the Lake Ōhau Track which follows around the lake for 10km coming out on Glen Lion Road. This is part of the A2O and I really wished I’d brought my bike! Again, next time! At the campsite I got chatting to a guy about local walks and he said it’s possible to get up to the Tarnbrae Lookout track from a path behind the village. I had a quick wander to look but didn’t find it. With all the new building going on it’s hard to tell what’s a public path and what’s a new driveway to somebody’s section. As there were high winds Sunday afternoon I decided to stay another night, and drove straight to work early Monday morning, which was of course a bright sunny and calm day! Driving past the lake it was like glass, and much as I enjoy my job I did wish I had the day off to stay and paddleboard. n Photos ©2024 Pam Clarke GO TO Celebrating Summer as i drove to work on Monday the lake was like glass Two DOC camps. Not currently affected by law changes. Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 11 ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 4 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

11 autumn 2025 Autumn 2025 ISSUE 11 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption My van ©2025 Roland Jones re-build_104-before.webp ©2025 Roland Jones My controller was in the far corner of the bed with the fuse box underneath (out of sight), this meant that I had to completely re-wire the van. ©2025 Roland Jones I purchased some 18mm plywood (non-construction. This has a beautiful grain and NO knots. ©2025 Roland Jones The fridge cabinet was the first to be installed. I had built it to the maximum height possible and leaving line of sight for the driver out the rear window. Storage in a small ©2025 Roland Jones I was pleased with the improvements to the electrical system ©2025 Roland Jones New toilet, a CHH toilet model 3924T which I got on special for $399. It is a larger capacity 24 litres On the side of the sink unit is a hose which is dual purpose — as a shower and a wash down for the toilet, if required. ©2025 Roland Jones I fitted a low profile waste to the sink and carefully routed the pipes around the back to ease filling the water tank. ©2025 Roland Jones I am aware that it is not a requirement to put the sticker on my van, but if I can educate other campers, I will. ©2025 Roland Jones Roland at Campfest ©2025 Jo Ward GO TO Here & there last summer 172 days on the road planned Re-building my Toyota van part 2 Roland Jones After travelling around the country in my campervan I became aware of some shortcomings in the design. It was difficult to access the fuse box etc; I needed better storage capabilities; and of course, a new toilet. I didn’t like the idea of fitting a bracket for my existing toilet as this would have meant that the bottom unit would have to be lifted over the seat and out the back door, not easy. Also, the sink was too high, I needed to revamp the plumbing to make the sink more accessible. My controller was in the far corner of the bed with the fuse box underneath (out of sight), this meant that I had to completely re-wire the van. Although I am quite familiar with electrics, it was a task that was not easy. Cabinets I purchased some 18mm plywood (non-construction. This has a beautiful grain and NO knots. After removing the existing cabinets and of course marking all the cables with what they were connected to, I was able to take measurements and design the units. Then I gave everything a coat of varnish to protect the ply. The fridge cabinet was the first to be installed. I had built it to the maximum height possible and leaving line of sight for the driver out the rear window. Storage in a small campervan is always an issue, but with the fridge higher I gained a large drawer underneath, with a bonus that I could access the fridge contents a lot easier. Plumbing After the fridge unit was completed I installed the water and sink unit. I fitted a low profile waste to the sink and carefully routed the pipes around the back to ease filling the water tank. The waste water can either be emptied using the 20mm tap, bottom front, or completely removed by undoing the quick-fix coupler. Electrics I was pleased with the improvements to the electrical system, the fridge had an isolating switch (brass), top right-hand side, and the water pump left-hand switch. Above the water pump switch, is the battery indicator. The controller is now very easy to read and the fuse box is mounted to the far right under the fridge switch. On the left-hand side of the fridge panel, I have fitted the 200W inverter. Underneath is the control box for my diesel heater. To the right-hand side of the inverter is a spare USB double port which I use to plug in my mozzie zapper, lol. Toilet I invested in a CHH toilet model 3924T which I got on special for $399. It is a larger capacity 24 litres. As I will be on the road for weeks at a time I thought it would be more suitable. In the very corner I fitted a toilet brush from Temu, it has a water catchment tray underneath to catch any drips. On the side of the sink unit is a hose which is dual purpose — as a shower and a wash down for the toilet, if required. Service, warrant, travel I had a full service on the van and was was very fortunate that the guy was there from NZ Lifestyle Camping so he checked my van out and has organised a green warrant which arrived before I left. I am aware that it is not a requirement to put the sticker on my van, but if I can educate other campers, I will. I am departing Auckland in Feb, heading down to the Bulls CAMPFEST then on to the South Island for 172 days on the road. Back in Auckland mid-August. So, if you see me at a freedom camping site please pop over and say hi. See you on the road. Roland made it to Campfest, Bulls, March.©2025 Jo Ward. Up Up 11 Autumn 2025 , p 19

9 Spring 2024 Spring 2024 ISSUE 9 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption ©2024 Camping the Kiwi Way ©2024 Camping the Kiwi Way ©2024 Camping the Kiwi Way What is it good for? Self-containment warrant cards Miriam Richardson Which cards are valid? Certified Blue before 6/23 , any toilet OK to freedom camp on public land† until 6 June 2025 (or until your card expires, if earlier). Certified Blue before 6/24 , fixed toilet OK to freedom camp on public land† until 6 June 2025(or until your card expires, if earlier). Certified Blue, portable toilet You may not freedom camp on public land†. Certified Green (fixed toilet only) It is OK to freedom camp on public land†. Lasts 4 years. All are OK on private or commercial properties, crown land (that isn’t LINZ or council-controlled land), club sites, organised events and anywhere payment is made. † What is ‘public land’? All land managed by district and local councils is covered. This can include land otherwise controlled by NZTA, LINZ or DOC. Currently LINZ has 5 freedom camping areas and the new law applies. The new law now applies to DOC sites that require self-containment. ◾️ ckw.nz/linz | ckw.nz/doc-csc Avoid fines and hassles: identify your self-containment The new freedom camping law specifically states that ‘short term parking’, and ‘day-trip excursions,’ are not freedom camping. Recovering from driver fatigue continues to be allowed, and is, specifically, legally, not ‘freedom camping’. Enforcement An enforcement officer may inspect your warrant card . If asked, you must produce the self-containment certificate . An enforcement officer may not inspect inside your vehicle. Get you vehicle self-contained: see page 39 ◼️ Images: ©2024 Camping the Kiwi Way Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 2