1 Spring 2022 A Trifecta in Hauraki: The Maritime Museum, Rays Rest & Steampunk The Thames Up Gary Stoneley We always enjoy our trips to Thames and often stay at the Miranda Holiday Park for a day or two beforehand. This time, however, we spent the Monday night at The Maritime Museum at Paeroa and freedom camped at Ray’s Rest (Kaiaua) the next night. The Maritime Museum is just a few kilometres out of Paeroa, heading west and well worth a stop. Run by trustees and volunteers there has been a considerable amount of time and money put into developing the facilities. The museum is full of interesting memorabilia and volunteers have a wealth of knowledge on the early history of the district. The volunteers operate daily boat trips from the park and the trustees are developing the venue for summer concerts. This is most definitely one venue worth stopping at and for overnight camping, with on-site toilets and optional power available for a small charge. Traveling on from the museum to Rays Rest is an easy 35-minute drive and we arrived there just after midday. At the southern end of the Firth of Thames inlet, this area is rather exposed but a very picturesque location. The expansive views, sheer quantity and depth of deposited shells and variety of birdlife are serene and peaceful making it hard to leave. Just down from Ray’s rest is the Pūkorokoro Shorebird Centre at Miranda. This is another worthwhile stop if you are in the area, that also provides overnight accommodation. With the 2020 Steampunk event cancelled due to the pandemic, the event was rescheduled for the school holidays and the new ANZAC weekend. We made this a combined event between All Points Camping, the Bay of Plenty Caravan Club, and the South Auckland Caravan Club. Being in the first week of the school holidays we we able to camp at the Thames South School from Wednesday to Sunday. Over the 5 days, we had in excess of 35 groups join us for Steampunk fun. The Thames community went all out for the weekend events and the Saturday parade was, as always, a lot of fun. A final highlight for Bev and I on this trip was doing the tour of the Thames Goldmine which included going into the mine and seeing the amazing ‘stampers’’ and other machinery in operation. For us, it was a fantastic time away. There is something special about the history of the Thames and Coromandel area and still so much more to explore. BY: Gary Stoneley Photos: ©2022 Gary Stoneley, Miriam Richardson, The Maritime Musem, Steampunk the Thames and Thames Goldmine. 11–13 Nov 2022, Thames All Points Camping are hosting a camp for the weekend. RSVP Circuspunk 2022 Up Up Up Spring 2022 ISSUE 1 BUY PDF CONTENTS A fantastic time away Steampunk 2021 Ray's Rest, Kaiaua, Firth of Thames Goldmine in Thames Steampunk 2021 1/6

3 Autumn 2023 3 Autumn 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Another thing ticked off Roland Jones The envelope arrived with my All Points Member pack. I found the decal and first thing I did was to place it on the back of my campervan. Another thing I can tick off in preparation for my 10 week South Island trip starting end March. Roland ©2023 Roland Up Up 3 Autumn 2023 , p 29

9 Spring 2024 9 Spring 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption ©2024 Teresa Hall THe Fix-a-Potty™️ installed ©2024 Teresa Hall THe Fix-a-Potty™️ showing how the lower cassette can be removed. ©2024 Teresa Hall Showing how the Fix-a-Potty™️ works ©2024 Teresa Hall Fix-a-Potty™️ installed ©2024 Teresa Hall The Fix-a-Potty™️ bracket ©2024 Teresa Hall It was disheartening to see everyone discarding their small portable toilets. Developing an innovative camping toilet solution: Fix-a-Potty™ Teresa Hall I’m a Kiwi with a small family, and have a deep passion for exploring New Zealand. My interest in the NZ campervan community has grown significantly over the past year and a half. After purchasing a campervan for our travels, I quickly realised how expensive it was to maintain, so I began renting it out to offset the costs. The success of that venture led me to purchase a second campervan, allowing us to use our one more frequently. When I needed to get my campers self-contained, I found it incredibly challenging to find accurate information on the process. Determined to understand it fully, I educated myself around self-containment. As my knowledge grew, I noticed how many others were struggling with the same issues, so I decided to create a website — a one-stop resource for all the information people need. Then, when the regulations changed, I saw people with small campers equipped with oversized toilets because the only fixed options on the market had capacities for four or more people. It was also disheartening to see everyone discarding their small portable toilets, which felt like an environmental disaster. That’s when Fix-a-Potty™ was born! Throughout this journey, I’ve learned a lot about creating and selling products. It’s not as straightforward as it seems. From building a website, setting up e-commerce, and handling accounting; to dealing with pricing, approval, patenting, trademarking, copywriting, packaging, logistics, production, design, marketing, and customer correspondence… The list is endless. My respect for anyone who sells products has grown immensely. In short, I designed Fix-a-Potty™ for the campervan community to provide more affordable and compact toilet options, with the intention of helping everyone continue to enjoy all that New Zealand has to offer. We are New Zealand owned and operated and all our products are made here in Aotearoa by awesome New Zealanders. And you know what! If I spot one of my brackets in your campers I will be really chuffed. ◼️ Website: more details or to buy: fixapotty.co.nz Facebook: ckw.nz/fb-fixapotty Images ©2024 Teresa Hall Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 23

7 Autumn 2024 7 Autumn 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Celebrating Summer Celebrating Summer Editor Six pages of stories from around the country and the season. EXPLORE THE STORIES Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 5

Looking good. I hit the Patrol with the automotive cleaner from motomuck and the old girl’s looking better than ever! Summer 2023 ISSUE 6 BUY PDF CONTENTS Up Looking good Up Jayme Groeneveld Looking good. I hit the Patrol with the automotive cleaner from motomuck and the old girl’s looking better than ever! ©2023 Jayme Groeneveld Chillybin Adventures Instagram Up Up tiny-chilly-rooftoptent-clean_1211_mw.webp tiny-chilly-rooftoptent-clean_1211_mw.webp 1/1

3 Autumn 2023 3 Autumn 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption STOP and STAY Rarangi DOC campground: Stop and stay Miriam Richardson By the sea, only twenty minutes from Blenheim, Marlborough, Rarangi is an easy flat drive. It has hard-stand sites, grassy sites, plenty of room for tenting, flush toilets and cold showers. You dont have to book, there are 55 sites and you can use a DOC campsite pass. Children under 5 are free, over 5 are $5, and everyone over 18 is $10 a night. The beach is stony, with views down to Marfells Beach and Cape Campbell. You can swim and fish at the beach. There are walks up into the hills, and round to the smaller bays. Lovely spot. http://ckw.nz/doc-pass | http://ckw.nz/rarangi Check out our Stop and Stay listings for recommended places to stop and stay on your travels around the top of NZ. Only the best. www.stopandstay.org Up Up 3 Autumn 2023 , p 33

7 Autumn 2024 7 Autumn 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Setting up at Campfest. Bulls, Rangatikei. ©2024 Tracey Davis. Setting up at Campfest Tracey Davis Setting up at Campfest, Bulls, Feb 24. ©2024 Tracey Davis. (Rooftop tents will not be able to get a green warrant. Ed) Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 2

6 Summer 2023 6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption pgdb-logo.webp What to do? Miriam Richardson With the new self-containment system in disarray ( see p13 ), what do you do with your new build, conversion or upgrade? Four choices. Put it off for now. Wait to see if the new government will make changes which may remove the need or determine what work is required. Build/upgrade to meet the existing standard + fixed toilet (NZS 5465:2001) before June 2024 . Good for freedom camping until June 2025 (good elsewhere for 4 years). Decide not to freedom camp. Build/upgrade to meet the existing standard with a portable toilet. You can go to places like DOC, park over properties, and events that require certification. You can also use private campgrounds or join NZMCA for access to their national network of parks. Find a testing officer if you can ( p13 ). Ask what he wants you to do. Do it. Be one of the first with a green card 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 6 Summer 2023 , p 4

6 Summer 2023 6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption RV-Business-Services_MW.webp Rv & Camper services Find rv and camping services. Any relevant business can list; it is free. Anyone can recommend a business to add to the list. No endorsement is implied. The thumbs up shows people you can ask, if you are stuck. Their local knowledge can help you find the service you need. North Island listings South Island Listings Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 40

11 autumn 2025 Autumn 2025 ISSUE 11 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption waihora_H-Linda-7.webp ©2025 Linda Butler waihora_tony-5.webp ©2025 Tony Knights waihora_Linda-1 2.webp ©2025 Linda Butler The Motukārara Races held their annual New Year event on 29 December. We positioned our chairs in a semi-circle to watch the cars arrive. ©2025 Linda Butler The Motukārara Races held their annual New Year event on 29 December. We positioned our chairs in a semi-circle to watch the cars arrive. ©2025 Linda Butler Caroline, Penny and I went for a short ride on the Rail Trail. Me on my scooter and she on her bike. ©2025 Linda Butler Pets are allowed at Waihora. ©2025 Tony Knights GO TO Here & there last summer a base for exploring the nearby Banks Peninsula New Year at Waihora Domain Linda Butler This venue is our favourite go-to for Christmas due to its proximity to everything. If you are travelling or want company for Christmas next year, do consider joining us. Motukārara is about 20 minutes from the outskirts of Christchurch. Toilet, fresh water, BBQ, playground. $10 per vehicle per night. Pets okay. It is a perfect location as a base for exploring the nearby Banks Peninsula (Akaroa, Okains Bay) Little River, Lincoln and more. It is the gateway to the Motukārara Rail Trail leading to Little River, passing Birdlings Flat along the way. The trail to Lincoln is in the opposite direction. Lincoln or Halswell are the nearest for groceries and laundry. There is also a swimming pool at Halswell. Dump stations are located at Rhodes Park in Tai Tapu or Rolleston. We enjoyed 2 weeks here where we met up with members from as far away as Taranaki, Oxford, Ashburton and many from Christchurch. Some stayed a night or two, others a week, another couple the entire 2 weeks. We also welcomed a lot of day visitors this season, met new members and welcomed others to the club. Christmas Day, Denise and Kelvin from Taranaki joined us for lunch. Yes, we even had some pudding. (A couple of others were staying but went home to families for lunch due to the close proximity of the camp to their homes). Boxing Day saw a few more campers staying and we had a combined tea with the main drawcard being the roast lamb cooked by Parky and Liz. We all contributed something to the table. It poured with rain but the gazebo kept us kind of snug. We spent a large part of our time sitting around chatting and camp watching (as we do). Caroline, Penny and I went for a short ride on the Rail Trail. Me on my scooter and she on her bike. We only went 4 kilometres in as the winds were a bit harsh. Still, we enjoyed the little we accomplished. Over the next few days some of the group enjoyed day trips to neighbouring towns including popular Little River, Akaroa and nearby Birdlings Flat. I have fond memories of there as a child fossicking for precious stones. Some of us also went ‘around the block.’ It is 4 kilometres on a mix of shingle and sealed roads. Ray took advantage of a moment for a teaching lesson (p11) on his new water bladder and a water pump which runs off his cordless drill. Interesting and tempting to purchase! The Motukārara Races held their annual New Year event on 29 December. We positioned our chairs in a semi-circle to watch the cars arrive. Most went through the gate on the boundary of the race track. The domain soon filled with parked cars. A few just stayed around their vehicles or the trees and picnicked while making their bets and listening to the race over the loud speaker. New Year was reasonably quiet for us. I do not think any of our group stayed up to see it in. Yes, we are party poopers… lol! The weather was mean to us this season. It was temperamental. Vicious hot sun one day, pouring with rain the next. We did enjoy an old movie in the caravan awning, but I think a projector would give us a bigger screen. Not on the urgent list to purchase. Now we look forward to next year! n Images: ©2025 Linda Butler and Tony Knights. Up Up 11 Autumn 2025 , p 36

4 Winter 2023 Winter 2023 ISSUE 4 BUY PDF CONTENTS Up NZ Lifestyle camping Gary Stoneley Up NZ’s independent national network for self-containment certification authority NZ Lifestyle Camping supports a national network of more than 160 self-containment testing officers throughout NZ and is committed to supporting the NZ leisure camping industry. You do not need to be a member of a club or organisation to get your self-containment certification, but must have a vehicle that is fit for the purpose of habitation. A full listing of available self-containment testing officers can be found at www.nzlifestylecamping.com and in current issues of this Camping the Kiwi Way magazine. NZ Lifestyle Camping’s network of testing officers adhere to the requirements of NZS 5465:2001 the NZ Standard for the self containment of motor vehicles. The standard is available on the Standards NZ website. To arrange a self-containment check please contact one of the testing officers listed. Note: NZ Lifestyle Camping has a standard fee of $45 to cover costs of issuing the required documentation and maintaining our national network. It is also expected that the testing officer will charge for their time. We remain committed to supporting all types of campers throughout NZ. We recognise that changes to self containment may cause problems for many campers, and that there may be further changes down the track. You can join NZ’s national camping club We highly recommend that campers support and join NZ’s national camping club, All Points Camping Club of NZ allpointscampingclub.org . For only $35.00 (1st year) members receive a wide range of national discounts and savings including travel, insurance, sporting and home products. Self containment changes in brief Currently self contained ■ If your vehicle is currenlty certified, this is valid... ■ ...until it expires, or until 7 June ‘25, whichever comes first. ■ This is true whatever kind of toilet you have. Not currently self contained ■ It is now illegal to camp free on any council-controlled land unless it is clearly designated for non self contained vehicles. ■ Many local authorities do not yet have areas for free camping even though they are now required to do so. New or renewing this year ■ If your vehicle is to be certified self contained between now and 7 Dec ‘23, you must have a permanently fitted toilet. ■ You get a blue warrant. ■ Your certificate will expire 
7 June 2025. New regulations: 7 Dec ‘23 ■ From 7 Dec this year all new self containment certificates will be issued under the new regulations (requiring a permanently fitted toilet). ■ You get a green warrant. ■ Valid for four years. ■ It will cost more. From 7 June 2025 Self contained ■ A self contained vehicle must be certified under the new regulations. A green warrant. Not self contained ■ If you do not have a self contained vehicle, or are unable to meet the new requirements it is expected that local authorities will designate camping areas for non self-contained vehicles although these may not be conveniently located. ■ You will not be subject to self containment costs. Where you can camp has changed The changes in the act are not just about what is in your van or motorhome, it is also about where you can camp. The new act now requires certain kinds of self containment in certain places, but has no effect on other places. We have made a chart showing who can camp where: ckw.nz/camp-where We will keep this updated as the many confusing aspects of this new act are clarified. MORE We answer your questions : ckw.nz/FAQ ckw.nz/official-fc-changes ckw.nz/fc-change-pdf (download the official pdf) Up Up 1/0 ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) editor@campingthekiwiway.org

Winter 2025 ISSUE 12 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption GO TO CHILLY CHILLY CHILLY OUT THERE New Zealand Lifestyle Camping Gary Stoneley NZ’s independent national network for self-containment certification NZ Lifestyle Camping operates as an independent national network for self-containment certification to support the NZ vehicle camping industry. You do not need to be a member of a club or organisation to get your self-containment certification through NZLC but must have a vehicle that is fit for the purpose of habitation. NZ Lifestyle Camping’s network of more than 150 testing officers continues to offer self-containment in accordance with the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers, self-containment regulations. We are committed to supporting all types of campers We also offer alternative certification (low cost option) for those who do not freedom camp or for staying at host properties and events. This is suitable for vehicles with portable toilets and tiny homes as evidence of self-containment. FYI: We do not recommend freedom camping while you await your final documentation and window card. Without these you are at risk being fined. NZLC Fees $63: Green (for ‘freedom camping’) warrant and certificate. ✚ Testing officers charge for their time. ✚ $120 government freedom camping levy. $48: Blue ( not for ‘freedom camping’) warrant and certificate. ✚ Testing officers charge for their time. $20: reissue of lost warrant card. Free: an email copy of a certificate. To find or arrange a self-containment check please contact a testing officer near you: nzlifestylecamping.com North Is: ckw.nz/cert-north South Is: ckw.nz/cert-south NZLC provides both blue and green self-containment warrant cards and documentation through our national network of testing officers. New blue warrant cards remain recognised throughout NZ but not for ‘freedom camping’ ( see the detail ). We wish everyone safe travels l We encourage you to ‘Leave no Trace’ when camping. Kind regards, Gary Stoneley, NZ Lifestyle Camping Ltd 027 246 9778 4 For further information check our website NZ  LifestyleCamping.com ◼️ Choose from an independent national network of more than 150 self-containment testing officers ©2024 NZ Lifestyle Camping Up Up 12 Winter 2025 , p 39