A magazine by and for campers in New Zealand Summer 2025 Select which topic to show ISSUE 13 BUY PDF ToC Camping the Kiwi Way, 13, Spring 2025 Table of contents > Editorial > Come camping > Stop and Stay > Contribute > About > Cover image: Lake Ohau, home for the next week. ©2025 Tony Kissel Read More As the seasons change Love spring road trips. I was going to walk to the end of the valley… On a wild beach. Four of us went camping. Happy Friday. Who’s camping? Home for the next week. Final winter camp at Lake Tekapo Read More A short trip to some big country — Route 52 A beautiful and remote part of the country. Our flying trip, which covered many kilometres, left a real appetite to head back into this fascinating area. Read More Road trip for a mid-winter meal It had been quite some time since I had been to Canterbury and the thought of meeting up with fellow club members, that I hadn’t seen for many months, appealed. Read More Frustration continues over QLDC’s freedom camping approach Freedom campers, both international and domestic visitors, face frustration with the proposed bylaw restrictions in the Queenstown Lakes District. Many campers simply refuse to go there. Read More The hospital visit for my bus In March my bus went into the Rigs’n Things hospital for some major surgery. The operation was done by Dr Chris with the utmost care and to a very high standard. Read More Water water everywhere On a recent club camp I did a wee survey of the parked vehicles, caravans, motorhomes, buses and others to observe the water supply and disposal systems. Read More A simple camp shower Our friend Jean Roger said she used old plastic milk bottles to make a simple solar shower. We have just tried this on our sailing holiday and it works brilliantly. Read More Recipes for camping: Fresh flavours Spring and summer bring a great array of fresh vegetables. Ingredients like fresh ginger, lime, sesame oil, red curry paste and lemon bring fresh flavours to curries, salads and side dishes. Read More Lightning risk in RVs Lightning frightens, but lightning risk in RVs is very low. That risk however is far from random. Here’s how to reduce it yet further. Read More On maintenance Here are my whimsical maintenance tips from my bus Keltic Star. Read More Travels around the South Island I wanted to share some photos from my travels around the South Island last winter. I do love the winter down here, with lack of crowds and the snow on the mountains being two of my favourite things. Read More No snow down low: winter camp 3/3 I am having one winter camp each winter month. This was my third, in August. Read More Buyer beware update: We won! We had to go to the Disputes Tribunal regarding our leaky 9 year old caravan. Read More Butcher’s Pool Tucked away on a side road off SH5 (near Reporoa), is this free hot pool. Read More Windy Pack Down Tips One of the hardest things to do is to know when enough is enough, and when it’s time to pack up and leave. The very best time is just before the weather event hits. Read More Campfest South Island There is something happening for the entire family over this family-orientated weekend. Read More It’s not always sunshine & roses Nine severe weather forecasts in Canterbury. Read More DOC Update DOC charges for parking at four South Island sites. Do your bit for nature. Remediated mine becomes a Reefton attraction. Read More Recipes on the road Lucy’s gluten-free scones, crustless quiche, zero carb chicken bread loaf , home made butter: Kiwi gold. Read More The camping train departs 3 March 2026 Enjoy the whole trip, or meet up or depart from any location along the way! Read More Te Puna Quarry in spring This is such a hidden gem with sculptures of dragons, a castle slide for kids, water wheel, art hiding in every corner, and all kinds of themed gardens. Read More Stop and Stay Places to stay. Read More Athenree hot springs and campground Close to Waihi, Waihi Beach and Katikati this is a prime campground. Read More Brunel Peaks Cafe, Blackmount I wonder how many of you know about the Stop and Stay nestled at the foothills of the Takitimu mountains? Read More Omokoroa Domain Omokoroa is only 20km northwest of Tauranga’s CBD and 24km to Katikati. Read More Harrison Cut, Papamoa Four mins drive to Papamoa Plaza or a 30 min walk. Read More Uretara Domain I stayed here for three nights; a great spot. Every Friday night they have a Farmers market at the adjacent A&P Show grounds Read More Mid winter dinner Canterbury There is something precious about meeting around the table. Sharing food, or in this case buying your own! Read More First aid practice at camp! Penny was keen to put the newly learnt knowledge of how to assist someone up, into practice. Down on the floor she went! Read More MORE

ALL ISSUES CONTENTS VIEW All issues Topics Index Camping the Kiwi Way, 13, Spring 2025 Next As the seasons change Love spring road trips. I was going to walk to the end of the valley… On a wild beach. Four of us went camping. Happy Friday. Who’s camping? Home for the next week. Final winter camp at Lake Tekapo Next A short trip to some big country — Route 52 A beautiful and remote part of the country. Our flying trip, which covered many kilometres, left a real appetite to head back into this fascinating area. Next Road trip for a mid-winter meal It had been quite some time since I had been to Canterbury and the thought of meeting up with fellow club members, that I hadn’t seen for many months, appealed. Next Frustration continues over QLDC’s freedom camping approach Freedom campers, both international and domestic visitors, face frustration with the proposed bylaw restrictions in the Queenstown Lakes District. Many campers simply refuse to go there. Next The hospital visit for my bus In March my bus went into the Rigs’n Things hospital for some major surgery. The operation was done by Dr Chris with the utmost care and to a very high standard. Next Water water everywhere On a recent club camp I did a wee survey of the parked vehicles, caravans, motorhomes, buses and others to observe the water supply and disposal systems. Next A simple camp shower Our friend Jean Roger said she used old plastic milk bottles to make a simple solar shower. We have just tried this on our sailing holiday and it works brilliantly. Next Recipes for camping: Fresh flavours Spring and summer bring a great array of fresh vegetables. Ingredients like fresh ginger, lime, sesame oil, red curry paste and lemon bring fresh flavours to curries, salads and side dishes. Next Lightning risk in RVs Lightning frightens, but lightning risk in RVs is very low. That risk however is far from random. Here’s how to reduce it yet further. Next On maintenance Here are my whimsical maintenance tips from my bus Keltic Star. Next Travels around the South Island I wanted to share some photos from my travels around the South Island last winter. I do love the winter down here, with lack of crowds and the snow on the mountains being two of my favourite things. Next No snow down low: winter camp 3/3 I am having one winter camp each winter month. This was my third, in August. Next Buyer beware update: We won! We had to go to the Disputes Tribunal regarding our leaky 9 year old caravan. Next Butcher’s Pool Tucked away on a side road off SH5 (near Reporoa), is this free hot pool. Next Windy Pack Down Tips One of the hardest things to do is to know when enough is enough, and when it’s time to pack up and leave. The very best time is just before the weather event hits. Next Campfest South Island There is something happening for the entire family over this family-orientated weekend. Next It’s not always sunshine & roses Nine severe weather forecasts in Canterbury. Next DOC Update DOC charges for parking at four South Island sites. Do your bit for nature. Remediated mine becomes a Reefton attraction. Next Recipes on the road Lucy’s gluten-free scones, crustless quiche, zero carb chicken bread loaf , home made butter: Kiwi gold. Next The camping train departs 3 March 2026 Enjoy the whole trip, or meet up or depart from any location along the way! Next Te Puna Quarry in spring This is such a hidden gem with sculptures of dragons, a castle slide for kids, water wheel, art hiding in every corner, and all kinds of themed gardens. Next Stop and Stay Places to stay. Next Athenree hot springs and campground Close to Waihi, Waihi Beach and Katikati this is a prime campground. Next Brunel Peaks Cafe, Blackmount I wonder how many of you know about the Stop and Stay nestled at the foothills of the Takitimu mountains? Next Omokoroa Domain Omokoroa is only 20km northwest of Tauranga’s CBD and 24km to Katikati. Next Harrison Cut, Papamoa Four mins drive to Papamoa Plaza or a 30 min walk. Next Uretara Domain I stayed here for three nights; a great spot. Every Friday night they have a Farmers market at the adjacent A&P Show grounds Next Mid winter dinner Canterbury There is something precious about meeting around the table. Sharing food, or in this case buying your own! Next First aid practice at camp! Penny was keen to put the newly learnt knowledge of how to assist someone up, into practice. Down on the floor she went! Next MORE

4 Winter 2023 Winter 2023 ISSUE 4 BUY PDF CONTENTS Up Events Up For More camps, keep an eye on: allpointscampingnz.org/events ckw.nz/nzfunadventures-events (FB) 23-25 June BOP/East Cape Mid-Winter Christmas Lakes Ranch, Ōwhata, Rotorua Camping with hot pools and a mid winter Christmas pot luck, dessert provided. Ian Read, All Point Camping More ckw.nz/bop-midwinter Venue lakesranch.org.nz RSVP ckw.nz/bop-rsvp 24 June Camp Cook Out Battlehill Farm Forest Park, Wellington Are you a BBQ master, can you tame the flame? Come pit your skills against some of the best amateurs around Wellington. Seriously though it's all for fun and family oriented. There will be two categories: 1 kids kick butt (fun, help allowed, not serious) 2 Braai and fry (international cook off) 3 adults on fire (be prepared to be fully judged) Chose your class, register your attendance and be prepared to sizzle. Jonathan Collins, NZ Fun Adventures FB ckw.nz/camp-cook-out 1 July Mid-Winter Christmas Meet and Greet Fielding Join with All Point Camping Central club members for a fun Mid Winter Christmas dining experience at the 'Famous in Feilding' Murray's Irish Bar. There is a large parking area out the back for overnight sleepers. Ettienne Lambrecht, All Points Camping NZ Camping Club More: ckw.nz/fielding-mid-winter RSVP by 22 June: ckw.nz/fielding-rsvp Up Up 1/0 ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) editor@campingthekiwiway.org

Winter 2024 ISSUE 8 BUY PDF CONTENTS INDEX ISSUE 8 Camping the Kiwi Way, 8, Winter 2024 Table of contents • Editorial • Councils and government list • Come camping • Stop and Stay Contribute • About Cover image: Thermette. ©2024 M Richardson Up AUTUMN GOLD Autumn stories from around New Zealand Up Where are we at with self-containment and freedom camping? If you do not want to freedom camp you do not need the new green warrant. The existing blue standard and blue warrant is still acceptable for all other places that require certified self-containment (so far). Up Who can freedom camp from now until 7 June 2025? Certified Blue before 7/7/23, and not expired. Fixed or portable toilet. Certified Blue before 7/7/24, and not expired. Fixed toilet only. Green Warrant Up Getting your camping vehicle certified NZ’s independent national network for self-containment certification. With a national network of more than 170 self-containment testing officers Up The road less travelled: ten lessons learned on the road Three years ago we decided to trade the hustle and bustle of everyday life for the open road. ©2024 Two Kids and a Caravan Up On the cycle trail at Bannockburn On the cycle trail at Bannockburn. ©2023 Andrew Morton Up Folding electric bike in the middle of nowhere Just met a 75 year old lady on an electric folding bike in the middle of nowhere. ©2024 Stephen Wood Up Skippers Canyon Quite happy to have taken the tour and not my truck up Skippers Canyon. ©2024 Trisha Fisk Up What you need for a green warrant for freedom camping The seven requirements Up Am I freedom camping? You may be surprised to learn when you are and aren’t actually freedom camping Up Longslip Station Well, how’s this for a welcome back into the Mackenzie Basin! — Longslip Station, Lindis Pass. ©2024 Shellie Evans. ckw.nz/shellie-fb Up Fantail Martin got the winning photo of the birds last weekend. Fantail. ©2024 Martin Butler Up Fire circle Fire circle on a still Autumn night. Magical. 
©2024 Bette Cosgrove Up Planning a toilet for the freedom camping green warrant? There are multiple fixed toilet options to meet your space and budget. Up Clydesdales at Erewhon A fabulous Clydesdale wagon ride one winter at Erewhon. ©2024 M Richardson Up Greg's Eye at Rays Rest Friday evening and Saturday morning at Rays Rest. It never disappoints. © 2024 Greg Lokes. More on FB: Greg's Eye: ckw.nz/gregs-eye Up Venting a toilet cassette: why, what, when and how The new regulations require all black waste tanks to be vented, including those tanks that are part of a cassette-type toilet. Up Got run off the road Got run off the road last weekend. ©2024 Vanessa Parkinson Up Ballooning in Canterbury Today was an early start to ballooning in Canterbury. ©2024 Tony Knights. Ballooning Canterbury Up The top of Dansey’s Pass The top of Dansey’s Pass (935 metres) looking out toward Oamaru 50 kms in the distance. ©2024 Tony Kissel Up Rugby at Mt Somers Campers enjoying a local rugby game at Mt Somers. See p31. ©2024 Linda Butler Up Keeping up with self-containment Articles from this issue and earlier issues on self-containment and freedom camping: changes, what to do, what to be ware of. Up Beautiful vintage buses and trucks Lots of beautiful vintage buses and trucks in the morning mist ©2024 Rv and Tiny House Living NZ Up To the top of the Ahuriri Valley A nice walk to the top of the Ahuriri Valley, I had the place to my self. ©2024 Tony Kissel Up A wrap Time to start heading back south after weeks cycling. Bike packed for this afternoon’s bus trip. ©2024 Stephen Wood Up My stew is bubbling My stew is bubbling on the fire... ©2024 RV and Tiny House Living NZ Up Composting and coddiwompling I’m about to swap out my portable toilet for a composting waterless toilet in my camper van. Up Hakataramea Pass ©2024 David Liddall Up Only getting in 123 Watts Well some days it makes no difference at all how much solar you have on the roof. ©2024 Allan Henderson Up View More

Winter 2025 ISSUE 12 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption events_H_glendhuBay-MNR_1064.webp GO TO CHILLY CHILLY CHILLY OUT THERE Come Camping Mark your calendars now Pre Spring @ Woodbury AUG: 22–24 , Fri, Woodbury, Sth Canterbury Who is willing to brave any weather? We have the use of the Pavilion all day Saturday. ckw.nz/woodbury-pre-spring ckw.nz/woodbury-pre-spring-rsvp 9 Hole Golf Hop OCT: 19–23, Sun, Greta Valley, Nth Canterbury Join us for 4 days & nights of golf and camping. Limited numbers. ckw.nz/golf-oct25 ckw.nz/golf-oct25-rsvp Camp at Steampunk the Thames NOV: 7–10, Fri, Thames, Coromandel Join us at camp for the 10th anniversary of Steampunk the Thames. The camp is at the Thames Sea Scout Hall. This is a fun weekend for all ages with entertainment, competitions, dancing, prancing, gears and gadgetry. steampunkthethames.co.nz ckw.nz/steampunk-thames-25 ckw.nz/steampunk-thames-25-rsvp South Island Campfest 2025 NOV: 14–16, Fri, Woodbury, Sth Canterbury Family fun and entertainment from 2pm 14th November.cSomething for everyone. APCNZ’s FIRST South Island Campfest. ckw.nz/si-campfest-25 ckw.nz/si-campfest-25-rsvp Waiterere beach NOV: Fri 21–23, Fri, Waiterere, Horowhenua Hydrabad Holiday Park, Waitarere Beach. Details to come Do the hoki To Kaitoke DEC: 5–9, Fri, Upper Hutt Kaitoke Regional Park, Wellington. Details to come Happy 10th Birthday All Points DEC: 24 –7 Jan, Wed, Motukarara, Canterbury Join us at the Waihora Domain as we celebrate Christmas, New Year, horse racing and birthdays! We will be camping from Christmas eve for two weeks. Come when it suits. ckw.nz/waihora-dec25 ckw.nz/waihora-dec25-rsvp New Year at Paraparaumu Beach DEC: 29–2 Jan, Mon, Kapiti, Wellington Join us for a relaxed New Years camp at Paraparaumu Beach Sea Scouts Hall site. Its just a short walk to the beach, estuary and local shops, and beside a large park and sports area. ckw.nz/new-year-25 ckw.nz/new-year-25-rsvp 2026 Waitangi at Morison’s Bush FEB: 5–9, Thu, Morison’s Bush, Wairarapa Details to come . Waitangi Weekend Bluff Farm FEB: 6–8, Fri, Oxford, Canterbury Winter camping was such fun that now we want a summer camp. Who is keen for a dip in the Ashley Gorge? ckw.nz/bluff-farm-waitangi-26 ckw.nz/bluff-farm-waitangi-26-rsvp Ford Ranger NZ Rural Games MAR: 3–15, Fri, Palmerston North All Points Camping will be managing the camping for this event – details later. For the latest camps All Points Camping events . NZ Fun Advcentures (FB) Monthly meetups Catch up with local campers: share places, stories and plan new camps. Canterbury 2nd Wed each month at 11am Legends Room, Hornby Club, 17 Carmen Rd, Chch. Parking for larger vehicles. Join us for barista coffee, stay on for lunch or enjoy the stores. Wellington Differs each month, so watch for us on Facebook Up Up 12 Winter 2025 , p 38

WINTER 2023 ISSUE 4 BUY PDF CONTENTS Index ISSUE 4 Camping the Kiwi Way, 4, Winter 2023 Table of contents • Editorial • For councils and government • Come camping • Stop and Stay Contribute • About Cover image: Punakaiki. ©2023 Two Kids and a Caravan Read more Let’s go south for a few weeks’ ‘Let’s go South for a few weeks.’
‘How many weeks?’
‘Eight.’ 
‘How about six?’ 
‘OK. let’s see how it goes.’ Read more Winter’s not going to stop Mavis Winter’s not going to stop Mavis enjoying one of the many spots available at Pahoia Beach Park! 
Bay of Plenty. ©2023 Cheine Matheson Read more Small town friendly Here are some suggestions on how to go about attracting campers to your town. Read more Why we chose our Swift Sprite Quattro caravan We’ve had heaps of people have asked us for feedback on our caravan and why we chose it so here it is. Read more One hundred nights a year I am on track with my original goal of 100 nights away per year and mountain bike as much as I can in other regions. Read more Greenies on the road: Managing food scraps I’ve been turning our food scraps into compost for many a year now, and there’s no way I’m sending them to the landfill now. We chose to use bokashi buckets in our housetruck, as we already had them. A worm farm could also work, though bokashi is possibly more forgiving and takes all food waste — bones and shells included. Read more 8 degrees of harm Societal harm caused by the new self contained motor vehicles legislation. With change there always consequences. While some changes are positive and beneficial sometimes consequences cause a degree of harm. Read more Self containment changes in brief What you need to know if you are currently self-contained, currently certified self-contained, planning to be self-contained, not self-contained, or wanting to freedom camp, now the law has changed. Read more A stove jack Best mod for camping so far, a stove jack that I got sewn into the awning. Keil MacDiarmid ©2023 Keil MacDiarmid Read more It was cold at Mavora Lakes It was cold at Mavora Lakes. Plenty of snow around. I think the Mrs thought I was a bit crazy suggesting a night away in the van this time of year Read more Winter’s here… How do you make winter camping more comfortable? Here’s a few favourite tips and tricks for keeping warm, dealing with cold, wind, rainy days, and embracing the colder months outdoors for enjoyable winter camping trips. It just takes a little extra preparation and the right gear. Read more Pegs for tough weather A commercial and a DIY (metal) version of a peg for windy weather. Read more I am on track I am on track with my original goal of 100 nights per year & mountain bike as much as I can in other regions. Teardrop. © 2023 Andrew Morton Read more Get on Ya Bike For the novice cyclist, the historical Karangahake Gorge cycle/walking track — along the old railway embankment— is a safe and gentle way to introduce an inexperienced cyclist. Read more Two long blacks and a cheese scone No, this is not about 12 weeks of coffee tasting around the South Island in a small van by a couple of over 80s Read more I did it! My very first solo camping and tramping trip! 
Two epic days in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park. Read more Gold miner Wattie Thompson I came across this derelict house built by Wattie Thompson who had panned the river for gold for over 50 years. Read more Before the cyclone: Freedom Camping, Eastern Hawke’s Bay, Winter 2022 We feel so privileged and fortunate to have made this journey a year ago, gathering such beautiful memories of the landscape as it was. Read more Winter at Nokomai Station Winter at Nokomai Station on the way to Queenstown. ©2023 Dallas Hibbs Read more CampFest — Bulls, 2023 Several hundred campers, locals and visitors met at Bulls Domain in March for the first CampFest. An inclusive camping event for all types of camper with live music and market stalls. Read more Kiwi Burn Hut Loop Track, Mavora Lakes Many trampers have vouched that Kiwi Burn Hut is a popular and great option for families, so we thought we’d check it out and put it to a true family-friendly test. With my toddler (and his dada) in tow, we set out to do the full Kiwi Burn Loop Track and spend one night at the hut halfway through. Read more Waikato west coast road trip We headed to Raglan along some back country roads. Read more Camping as a young family Our story begins in December of 2022 shortly after the birth of our second child, we decided that now was as good of a time as any to dip our toes into the world of caravanning. Read more Quinneys Bush Family Holiday Camp Looking for a one stop camp for the family with the dog as well ? Then Quinneys Bush is the place to go. Read more Our morning view, heater on Our morning view, heater on. Ruapehu. Hoping for warmer when we get to Kimbolton today. ©2023 Helen Garthwaite Read more Vege nachos: Recipes for camping This recipe is easy to make. It uses mostly tinned foods so is a great meal to make when you are running low on fresh foods or if you have no fridge. Increase or decrease the quantities of the ingredients depending on how many people you are feeding. Read more Kimbolton Sculpture Festival 2023 The annual festival is a mix of small to very large artworks, sculptures with mainly a rural theme, put together using all manner of bits and pieces from shearing blades to bike tyres. Read more Fill in the grid: campers in winter Each of the underlined words below should be recorded into the list on the left. Place each word according to the number of letters in the word. Then transfer the words into the Fill-it-in-grid. Read more Halfway through my 73 days traveling Left Auckland 34 days ago, halfway through my 73 days traveling the South Island. Now in Cromwell then Arrowtown on the weekend. Noticed that it’s getting colder. Now I appreciate my diesel heater. ©2023 Roland Jones Read more View More

Summer 2025 ISSUE 13 BUY PDF Contents Click on image for full view and caption camptrain-H_1000000260_H.webp GO TO as the seasons change enjoy the whole trip or meet and depart along the way The camping train departs 3 March 2026 Linda Butler The idea of a camping train is to allow campers a chance to explore further than normal yet in safe settings. Just as you would with a normal train, you can enjoy the whole trip, or meet up or depart from any location along the way, especially if we are near your neighbourhood! This time we are traveling south. Canterbury We will leave Christchurch on Tuesday 3rd March meeting at the first location, yet to be named. We will enjoy 3 different venues on our way south to The Catlins. Catlins We meet at The Catlins Friday 6th March. and spend a week exploring the area with Heather Auckram as our guide. Centrally located in the Catlins, Pounawea Campground is beside the estuary and offers tranquility, kayaking and or swimming. Nearby attractions include Kaka Point, Nuggets Lighthouse, sealions at Cannibal bay, Purakaunui waterfall. There’s lots of birdlife and fishing. Southland From here we will spend a few days discovering why 33,000 people choose to live in the Southland District. Possibly from here we could travel across to Te Anau so if anyone wants to see the Doubtful Sounds or Milford Sounds (even overnighters) we can allow for this. Following this, the next destination will be the Queenstown district (on private property). We expect to arrive here about the 20th of March. West Coast The following week we will travel the West Coast. March 26th we are due at Nelson Creek where our avid gold -seekers had so much fun last March. From here we will discuss if anyone wants to meet up at Murchison before returning home. Remember
You can join or leave the camping train at any time. Other locations ■ decided nightly as a group; ■ details will be put on Facebook to allow others to join us. Costs The last trip averaged about $20 a night. We try to have lots of free or low-cost overnights with a few campgrounds tossed in for nice showers, washing etc. More Keep an eye for updates on Facebook. 
 🏕️ ©2025 All images copyright to the photographers. Up Up Summer 2025 , p 35

Summer 2025 ISSUE 13 BUY PDF Contents Click on image for full view and caption no-snow__1-H.webp no-snow__9.jpg no-snow__5.jpg no-snow__6.webp no-snow__4.webp no-snow__8.webp no-snow__7.webp no-snow__3.webp no-snow__2.webp no-snow__1.webp GO TO as the seasons change No snow down low: winter camp 3/3 Andrew Morton The idea of seeing snow did not eventuate in Te Anau and Manapouri. A couple of 0˚C nights but so much 10˚C sun in the daytime meant no snow down low. Plenty of walking, and awesome camping. I am having one winter camp each winter month. This was my third, in August. (See Issue 12 for the first two.) 🏕️ Portobello | Invercargill ©2025 Andrew Morton Up Up Summer 2025 , p 11

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12 Winter 2025 ISSUE 12 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption Self-contained- blue-H.webp GO TO Chilly chilly chilly out there 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. ckw.nz/linz ckw.nz/doc-csc Get your vehicle self-contained Up Up 12 Winter 2025 , p 2

10 summer 2024 Summer 2024 ISSUE 10 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption GO TO Springing > 150 testing officers Getting your camping vehicle certified 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 10 Summer 2024 , p 47