7 Autumn 2024 Autumn 2024 ISSUE 7 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Bette camping at Morisons Bush Wairarapa, Waitangi Weekend. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Self-containment warrant cards: Which one is yours? Miriam Richardson 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, fixed toilet OK to freedom camp on public land † until 6 June 2025 (or until your card expires, if earlier). Last chance for new or renew 6 Jun ‘24 Certified Blue portable toilet You may not freedom camp on public land † . NEW: Certified Green (fixed toilet only) OK to freedom camp on public land † . Lasts 4 years. Private land All of these 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. Good for 4 years or until the card expires. What to do Identify which kind of self containment you have, and be clear about where you are allowed to camp, so you can avoid fines and hassles. 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’. † 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 in Central Otago and the McKenzie Country, and the new law applies. As at Feb 2024 DOC has made no changes relating to self-containment: the existing standard applies (portable or fixed toilet) for sites that require self-containment. ckw.nz/linz Inspection of self-containment warrants 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. More on enforcement p12 Articles in this issue on the freedom camping law changes: Predictable problems with the new CSC green warrant system (p2) Editorial (p3) Self-containment warrant cards: Which one is yours? (p6) So you want to freedom camp (p8) What is ‘self-contained’, anyway? (p10) Enforcement of freedom camping rules (p12) I am not freedom camping' cards (p14) Do your bit: Task of the week (p16) No more freedom camping (p16) Kaikōura: the freedom camping Wild West (p18) Hey NZ Govt? You are messing with my mental health (p20) 7 days a week (p21) Celebrating Summer (p5) GO TO Celebrating Summer they may not inspect inside your vehicle Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 6 ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 4 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

10 summer 2024 Summer 2024 ISSUE 10 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption GO TO Springing surrounded by native bush and exotic trees STOP and STAY Dannevirke Holiday Park is making its facilities more accessible Margaret Earle Dannevirke Holiday Park is in the Tararua District just north of the Wairarapa. The campsite is surrounded by native bush and exotic trees. It is a quiet location with a large flat grass area for tents as well as 24 powered sites and 5 cabins. Two of the cabins include a shower and toilet and the others are basic cabins with beds. Keith, the Manager at the holiday park is an active member of All Points Camping. When I stayed at the holiday park earlier this year, Keith showed me the work being done to make the facilities more accessible. There is now an accessible toilet and shower. A ramp has been built to the deck outside the kitchen. Keith says that work is now underway to provide wheelchair access into the kitchen. The next stage will be to reconfigure one of the A-frame cabins so that it is accessible. Ramp to the camp office There is now an accessible toilet and shower (see gallery for more) The cabins can be configured in various ways to meet the needs of families. One cabin can sleep between 6 and 8 people. Two of the cabins can sleep 4 and the other cabins sleep up to 3 people. It is advisable to book the cabins well in advance as they are popular with people working locally as well as campers who are visiting the town. Keith told me that Dannevirke Holiday Park offers the ideal camping experience for families. During the summer they will be setting up a village green type environment in the middle of the grassed tent area. There will be a volleyball net, a badminton net and balls available to play rugby and football and well as some frisbees. Responsible dog owners are welcome at the holiday park. However, dogs are restricted to the campground boundaries because the campground is located beside a reserve. There is a dog park at the northern end of Dannevirke, opposite the Mangatera Hotel on SH2 (map: ckw.nz/dannevirke-dog-park ). All Points is holding a camp at Dannevirke Holiday Park on the weekend of 14–16 March 2025. This will be a family-friendly weekend with fun activities for all ages. The cost for club members will be $16/person/night for adults. Children under 5 are free, and those aged 5–16 are half price. ◊ dannevirkeholidaypark.co.nz Read Rueben, Lynne and Charlie’s camping story . Read Alice’s accessibility experience and advice. Up Up 10 Summer 2024 , p 26

7 Autumn 2024 Autumn 2024 ISSUE 7 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Freedom camp site ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Do your bit: Task of the week Bette Cosgrove Let ONE person in authority know you want to protect your right to freedom camp on public land. If you care about your rights to continue free camping, use all your democratic rights to contact, lobby, write to, or message the people who have to make this law actually work. Choose one. Write to your local media or meet a reporter and tell your story about summer freedom camping, the issues because of the new law, as well as the good times. Know your local council freedom camping bylaws — are they being changed and are they fair? Did they actually assess all restricted areas and fully consult about it? How did they actually spend any government grants for this work? Ask councils for camp sites . If there’s water, toilet and a rubbish bin for day use, why not let the space be used at night? Lobby for those not self-contained, or self-contained to the old standard, and for space for tent camping. Talk to your local MP — tell them how your rights are being eroded and how your family recreation is being lost. Write to Ministers of the Crown: Sport & Recreation, Hon Chris Bishop; Regulation, Hon David Seymour; Tourism, Hon Matt Doocey; Hunting and Fishing, Hon Todd McClay. The full list and contact details are here: ckw.nz/ministerial-list Explain how the new laws seem to be a “sledgehammer approach for a tack” issue and do nothing resolve the bad behaviour of anyone on public land who leaves their rubbish or waste behind. Tell them how it negatively affects YOU or your whānau who just want to enjoy your camping recreation and your country. Have your say with groups you belong to , who are fighting to resolve the unworkable new law. All Points Camping Club NZ, NZ Lifestyle Camping, NZMCA or other freedom camping or camping groups. Contact the groups tasked with implementing the new law: MBIE Responsible Camping Team, who created the regulations. website PGDB Plumbers Gasfitters Drainlayers Board self containment team who are struggling to deliver the new system. website Here is the actual legislation — Freedom Camping Act . Articles in this issue on the freedom camping law changes: Predictable problems with the new CSC green warrant system (p2) Editorial (p3) Self-containment warrant cards: Which one is yours? (p6) So you want to freedom camp (p8) What is ‘self-contained’, anyway? (p10) Enforcement of freedom camping rules (p12) I am not freedom camping' cards (p14) Do your bit: Task of the week (p16) No more freedom camping (p16) Kaikōura: the freedom camping Wild West (p18) Hey NZ Govt? You are messing with my mental health (p20) 7 days a week (p21) Celebrating Summer (p5) GO TO Celebrating Summer choose just one Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 16 ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 4 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

7 Autumn 2024 Autumn 2024 ISSUE 7 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Chickpea salad ©2024 Margaret Earle Recipes for camping Margaret Earle Tinned chickpeas are a useful thing to keep in your caravan cupboard. As well as being tasty they are a good source of protein. Here’s a couple of recipes you could use them in. Chickpea and cucumber salad Serves 4 as a side salad This salad is very simple to make. My three-year-old granddaughter really likes it. Last time I was camping with her I didn’t have any fresh mint, but the salad was still tasty and refreshing. Ingredients 1 tin chickpeas half a cucumber, approximately ¼ cup plain yoghurt Salt Garlic (either fresh or from a jar) Fresh mint (chopped finely) Ground cumin seeds The quantities above are approximate. Add more or less depending on your preferences and the look of the salad. You can add other things too like diced capsicum. Method Drain chickpeas. Chop cucumber into thin slices or chunks about half a centimetre square. Mix yoghurt, garlic, salt, mint and cumin seeds and pour over chickpeas and cucumber. Eat straight away or store in a cool place until you eat it. Spiced chickpea and pumpkin tagine Serves 4 Ingredients 2 Tbsp oil 1–2 chopped onions 3 cloves of chopped garlic (or 2 tsp garlic from a jar) 600g of pumpkin cut into small cubes 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp turmeric 1 cinnamon stick ½ tsp chilli powder 1–2 chopped capsicums 400g tin of chopped tomatoes 2x 400g tins of chickpeas (drained) Zest and juice from ½ lemon 1 tsp honey Salt and pepper Method Fry onions and garlic in the oil for about 5 minutes. Add cubes of pumpkin. Stir in ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon stick and chilli powder and cook for 1 – 2 minutes. Add chopped capsicum and tinned tomatoes. Bring to the boil then add chickpeas. Simmer gently for 15 minutes until all the flavours are blended. Before serving, add lemon zest and juice, honey, salt and pepper. Serve with rice. Dehydration instructions This recipe can be prepared in advance and dehydrated for a tramp or trip away. To do this: simmer the chickpea and pumpkin mixture gently until all fluid has evaporated. Finally add the lemon zest, juice, honey, salt and pepper and heat through. Spoon on the trays of the dehydrator. More detail on dehydrating meals can be found in Issue 6, Spring 2023, Camping the Kiwi Way . Keeping meat longer: vacuum pack One way to keep meat and other food longer is to vacuum pack them. The food still needs to be kept cool but it will last much longer (six to eight days). Sometimes you will see vacuum packed meats for sale in food stores and some supermarkets are happy to vacuum pack meat when you buy it. You can buy relatively inexpensive vacuum packing machines. They require electricity to run so you can’t use them in the wilderness but are useful when you prepare meals for tramping or when it will be difficult to buy fresh foods. You can also create your own ready-to-eat meals by vacuum packing home-made dehydrated meals. GO TO Celebrating Summer Bonus tip: keep meat longer by vacuum packing Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 32 ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) ISSUE 4 editor@campingthekiwiway.org

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Summer 2024 ISSUE 10 BUY PDF CONTENTS Issue 10, Summer 2024 Cover image: Waiorongomai Valley ©2024 Greg Lokes Editorial Come Camping Stop and Stay Contribute About TESTING DYNAMIC ISSUE 10 Table of contents Double-digit highways Next SH 32/41, West of Lake Taupo Next SH45 The Surf Coast Highway, Te Ika a Maui North Island Next SH60 Richmond to Collingwood, Tasman Next Butchers Dam aurora Next We got bogged: “Because it’d be funner,” he said Next And people wonder why I like camping Next Springing Next What a difference a day makes Next Waitaki first day Next Ōtaki Rivermouth Next NIWA summer forecast Next Camp Fest ‘25 Next All roads lead to Camp Fest Next I really like the Waiouru Army Museum Next Camping in Tairāwhiti this summer Next Freedom camping news Next Self-containment warrant cards: Which ones are valid? Next But I am not freedom camping… Next A roof-top tent Next Revolutionizing Kiwi camping with Fix’n’Rail Next What is out there Next This is the summer to visit Queenstown Next The Wairau Next Getting your camping vehicle certified Next Dealing with a caravan flat Next Sunday morning caravan Lego Next Old Blue Next Kea attack Next First time out with my new tent Next Thornbury-Aparima Bridge Reserve Next Temple Stream Next Marfells Beach Next Exploring Clandyboye Next Being able to get out into nature Next Making camping more accessible for everyone Next Caravan tales Next Dannevirke Holiday Park is making its facilities more accessible Next What a view to wake up to Next Danseys Pass Next From rugby to pets — How Covid19 started the tail wagging on HELPP VET Next Pippa in the hammock Next Planning to camp with your pet? Resources Next My day at the Ellesmere A&P Show Next The Slow Road Next My day at Ferrymead Next NZ Cheese Festival Next A long weekend on the Waikato River Next Safe toilet chemicals Next The fairy forest walk Next Teeming at Terako Downs Next Terako Downs entrance Next Up, up the Waiorongomai Valley Next Favourite and quick camping meals Next Alice cooking dinner on the BBQ Next Heating a pie Next Ordinary cycle Next Fishing in the snow Next Trying out my new quilt Next GAME: DOC campsites 4: Lower North Island Next HOBBIES: Disc golf Next Stop and Stay: City dwellers: 2nd camp: more adventurous Next Lake Poaka Next Rays Rest Next DOC update Next Uretiti Next King’s Birthday camp at Kekerengu Next Foxton Beach Next Three nights at Conway Flats Next Fantastic time at the Onearo campground Next Come camping Next Festivals Next The All Points Camping Club of NZ Next A summer of content: editorial Next Councils & Government Camping in Tairāwhiti this summer Read But I am not freedom camping… Read This is the summer to visit Queenstown Read Getting your camping vehicle certified Read Thornbury-Aparima Bridge Reserve Read Being able to get out into nature Read Making camping more accessible for everyone Read Dannevirke Holiday Park is making its facilities more accessible Read Safe toilet chemicals Read A summer of content: editorial Read Self-containment & Freedom Camping Camping in Tairāwhiti this summer Read Freedom camping news Read Self-containment warrant cards: Which ones are valid? Read But I am not freedom camping… Read This is the summer to visit Queenstown Read Getting your camping vehicle certified Read Thornbury-Aparima Bridge Reserve Read Being able to get out into nature Read Making camping more accessible for everyone Read Caravan tales Read Safe toilet chemicals Read View More

11 autumn 2025 11 autumn 2025 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Main street, Te Aroha. ©2025 Maggie O'Rourke. Main street, Te Aroha. ©2025 Maggie O'Rourke. Bridge over the river from Boyd Park to town. ©2025 Maggie O'Rourke. Adrian Worsley’s recycled metal art was a highlight. ©2025 Maggie O'Rourke. Adrian Worsley’s recycled metal art was a highlight. ©2025 Maggie O'Rourke. Adrian Worsley’s recycled metal art was a highlight. Boyd Park ©2025 Maggie O'Rourke. Boyd Park ©2025 Maggie O'Rourke. Park behind the library. ©2025 Maggie O'Rourke. piakPark behind the library.o_library.webp ©2025 Maggie O'Rourke. Park behind the library. ©2025 Maggie O'Rourke. This adventure to Te Aroha was a delight Adventure in Te Aroha Maggie O’Rourke Being an expat of the almighty Waikato it can be strange coming back home. What an adventure this summer has been, exploring and staying at places and meeting people in my bus that I would never go to, let alone explore, if I had a car. So this adventure to Te Aroha was a delight. No longer in pain after a massage, I could walk to the (way too many) op shops in the town (I lost count after 6), have a coffee at the organic Villa Nine shop, go to the pools (find a 2nd person so you can have a soak) and walk the wetlands (1 hour return). You can walk to town from the Boyd Park freedom camp (I was surprised it only took 25 minutes), get fish ‘n chips (walking distance from Boyd Park) and sit down and enjoy an ice cream and watch the Mokena geyser: hot-day bliss. ckw.nz/mokena-geyser Okay this was done over four days. I am not superwoman. When you have a freedom camp that says “stay for 4days” what do you do? You stay and explore. River bridge from Boyd park to town The town does have two freedom camps. The in-town one is behind the library but a city council staff member told me its not a very safe place to stay for a single traveller and it isn’t a long-stay park like Boyd, as you have to work in with the council timetable, see sign (bottom right). The bonus for the library camp is the library WiFi, town is only 2 minutes away and the pool 10. Being a creative artist that loves metalwork, walking around the streets of Te Aroha and seeing Adrian Worsley’s recycled metal art was a highlight. On my walk back to Boyd Park I discovered his gallery. He is only open on special days or for tour groups: group bookings of 10 or more at $20 each is the normal fee (minimum charge $160). This would make a great camp or rally for a group visiting Waikato. adrian-worsley.com Big shout out goes to Matamata-Piako District Council for providing great freedom camping options. I am currently in Morrinsville, my home town, and loving my stay at the recreational grounds for my four day stay. If you go to the information centre they have a booklet on where to stay in their district or go to their website ckw.nz/mpdc-free-camp My next adventure awaits. Have a grand old time. Op Shop finds, Te Aroha. ©2025 M Richardson Up Up 11 autumn 2025 , p 6

2 Summer 2022 2 Summer 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption More for councils and government, Issue 2 Editor 2 Implications for Councils of the proposed ‘Nash bill’ 4 How many freedom campers are there? 4 Buckets, gladwrap, and gossip 24 Freedom Camping on the East Cape 28 Talking to four van loads of international tourists Camping in action 8 Gore Bay 9 Cycle touring 14 Freedom camping 1964 16 Wild Camping with a dog 19 The Wild Wairarapa Coast 32 Fishing at Kingston 34 Purakaunui Bay Campsite 35 Clifden suspension bridge 37 Hitting the Northland beaches Up Up 2 Summer 2022 , p 2

4 Winter 2023 4 Winter 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption We are looking forward to the next CampFest in 2024— bring it on! CampFest — Bulls, 2023 Gary Stoneley 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, the event was hugely successful. Co-hosted by the All Points Camping Club and run by volunteers, feedback is that CampFest should be run as an annual event. Campers arrived from all over NZ, and one couple from the UK, in a wide variety of camping vehicles, including tents, pop-top campers, teardrops, vans, caravans, motorhomes and buses. All were made welcome and there was great social interaction from early morning into the late evening. Situated at the Bulls Domain, the Rangitikei District Council and Bulls Rugby Club went out of their way to help make the weekend a success. Friday night, St Patrick’s day, the bar was open and food on hand for Friday arrivals; it was a great evening. A bit of rain overnight Friday made the ground a little soggy but the weather cleared throughout the morning for campers to enjoy the stalls and wander into Bulls township and check out some of the antique and other retail shops. A good number of locals came to enjoy the market stalls and chat with stallholders and campers. Making the first ever CampFest an event to remember, campers and locals were treated to five hours of live music, led and managed by Karen Clark, Blues Woman. Karen was joined by Pip Payne, Carylann, Pat McKenna and the Bitterroots and Feral. There were great camp jams too with Scooter from the Traveling Lounge. $1500 of prizes were awarded on Sunday morning by NZ Lifestyle Camping Ltd for the people’s choice of Most inspiring Small caravan, Small campervan and Housebus. It was the inclusive nature of CampFest together with support of campers, musicians and the local community that made the weekend something we plan to do again. To all those who joined in contributed to the weekend socialising, organising, markets, music, food, workshops: thank you. We are looking forward to the next CampFest in 2024 — bring it on! Up Up 4 Winter 2023 , p 23

11 autumn 2025 11 autumn 2025 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Camping at CampFest ©2025 Jo Ward Camping at CampFest Jo Ward CampFest, Bulls. February. ©2025 Jo Ward. More on CampFest Up Up 11 autumn 2025 , p 5

9 Spring 2024 Spring 2024 ISSUE 9 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Mt Cook Viewed from the Lake Pukaki freedom camp. September 2024 ©2024 M Richardson Lake Pukaki View from the Lake Pukaki freedom camp. September 2024 ©2024 M Richardson Mt Cook Viewed from the Lake Pukaki freedom camp. September 2024 ©2024 M Richardson Did I mention, I just can’t get enough of this place? Lake Pukaki Miriam Richardson The freedom camping spot on Lake Pukaki: Did I mention, I just can’t get enough of this place? These photos taken this Winter. Max 3 days. Above: Mt Cook; below: dawn. ◼️ ©2024 M Richardson Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 33

9 Spring 2024 Spring 2024 ISSUE 9 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Eketahuna Camping at the Eketahuna campground, April 2024 ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Eketahuna Camping at the Eketahuna campground, April 2024 ©2024 Bette Cosgrove STOP and STAY Ekatahuna Bette Cosgrove Camping at the Eketahuna campground, April 2024 ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 4