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Hey NZ Govt? You are messing with my mental health I go camping for my mental health. Bev and I have done this for over 25 years. I’m not happy with the NZ Government interfering with my choice of leisure time by restricting how I go camping.

More for councils and govt Articles related to government activity, and camping in action. More for councils and govt ​

Camping / caravan tips — Setup / packup Do you struggle when you set up your camp or your caravan?

Beautiful obscure things When you are out camping you notice beautiful and obscure things. ©2024 Gary Hitchcock

Ngawi Interesting way to launch boats. ©2023 Dave Adamson

Hokitika beach sculpture ​

Easy-to-make flat breads — Recipes for camping These recipes come from the fabulous book New Zealand Backcountry Cooking by Paul and Rebecca Garland.

Greymouth Star pinged Their title: “Freedom campers pinged”. A prime example of poor and emotive reporting.

Got run off the road Got run off the road last weekend. ©2024 Vanessa Parkinson

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.

Lake Wardel Autumn snow behind Lake Wardel, a free camping spot near Twizel, McKenzie Country. ©2022 M Richardson