6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption tiny-aeropress_mw.webp ​ Coffee while wild camping Outdoorsman Dave How do you prepare your coffee while wild camping? It’s fresh ground beans in an aeropress for me! ©2023 Outdoorsman Dave Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 33

3 Autumn 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption We took the dog on many of the easy bush walks (it’s amazing who you meet on the tracks — old friends and famous people ©2023 Heather Auckram We took the dog on many of the easy bush walks (it’s amazing who you meet on the tracks — old friends and famous people ©2023 Heather Auckram We took the dog on many of the easy bush walks (it’s amazing who you meet on the tracks — old friends and famous people ©2023 Heather Auckram Cooking marshmallows. ©2023 Heather Auckram ©2023 Heather Auckram I was invited to spend the New Year with friends at their crib at Papatowai. ©2023 Heather Auckram I rode on a trailer being towed along a long sandy beach. I squashed a few sandflies and went to bed blissfully happy each night. Catlins, Southland . Heather Auckram ©2023 Heather Auckram We took the dog on many of the easy bush walks (it’s amazing who you meet on the tracks — old friends and famous people ©2023 Heather Auckram About 10pm the sun went down, so we put the lead on the dog and made our way to the beach. We set up our deck chairs and chilly bin and watched the huge bonfire being lit on the sand. It crackled into life and flames reached for the stars in the still air. People mixed and mingled, sharing a laugh and a story. I crept into my camp some time around 1am on a warm, star-filled night. Hello 2023. ©2023 Heather Auckram We dipped our toes in the cold sea. ©2023 Heather Auckram I went to bed blissfully happy each night HELLO 2023 Heather Auckram I was invited to spend the New Year with friends at their crib at Papatowai. To tell you the truth, it has been fifteen years since I was last in the Catlins. Shameful really; I live in Southland. The weather was perfect. Long hot sunny days with a warm gentle breeze. The drive over was easy, on good roads with little traffic and well signposted. I met my friends at the New Year’s Eve fair on the beachfront. There were markets and games and prizes to be had. I didn’t take any photos as I was so overcome with the joy of being at an old-fashioned fair like those of my childhood many decades ago. About 10pm the sun went down, so we put the lead on the dog and made our way to the beach. We set up our deck chairs and chilly bin and watched the huge bonfire being lit on the sand. It crackled into life and flames reached for the stars in the still air. People mixed and mingled, sharing a laugh and a story. I crept into my camp some time around 1am on a warm, star-filled night. Hello 2023. Over the following hot summer days, we took the dog on many of the easy bush walks (it’s amazing who you meet on the tracks — old friends and famous people), dipped our toes in the cold sea, rode on a trailer being towed along a long sandy beach, squashed a few sandflies and went to bed blissfully happy each night. Oh, I must tell you — there is limited mobile phone reception at Papatowai. I believe a couple of providers work, but I am with Spark and had no phone reception at all. Four days off the radar! If you want to stop the world and get off for a while — then Papatowai could be the place for you. I was shocked at how often I reached for my mobile phone. It was great not being beeped at on a regular basis or concerning myself with melodramas that are not even part of my life. I think I had developed a habit — but no more. My phone stays at home more than I do these days. Thank you Papatowai. Photos ©2023 Heather Auckram Up Up 3 Autumn 2023 , p 8

7 Autumn 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Freedom camp site ©2024 Bette Cosgrove choose just one 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) Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 16

5 Spring 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption ​ EVENTS — Camping ​ 22–24 Sept: Test the waters: Leithfield Friday, Leithfield Beach, Canterbury It’s time to Test The Waters for those who have not been out for a while. Amberley Farmers Market, a winery, walk on the beach, ride your bike to Leithfield Village. Dogs on leads. 1pm arrive, 10am depart. Powered & non-powered. ckw.nz/leithfield ckw.nz/leithfield-rsvp 22–24 Sept: NZMCA Motorhome Caravan & Leisure Show Friday, Ōhaupō, Mystery Creek, Hamilton Join All Points Camping at the show. We will have a stand at the show and be staying on site for the weekend. You’ll find your favourite brands of motorhome & caravans, a host of new products, an array of innovative accessories and some unbeatable deals. ckw.nz/show-mystery-creek-23 nzmotorhomeshow.co.nz 29 Sept–1 Oct: Spring Camp in Carterton Friday, Carterton Holiday Park, Wairarapa Come and join us for an early spring camp in the Wairarapa. Booking with the motorcamp is required. ckw.nz/carterton-apc ckw.nz/carterton-apc-rsvp cartertonholidaypark.co.nz 13–15 Oct: Calm before the storm Friday, Kowhai Domain, Springfield, Canterbury The weather is warming up. Grass is growing and so are the weeds. Put your feet up before it gets busy. Cash only, on arrival. Dogs on leads. Limited power sites. ckw.nz/calm ckw.nz/calm-rsvp 20–22 Oct: Foxton Spring Fling Camp Friday, Foxton Beach, Manawatu Come and join us for a family-friendly camping weekend at Foxton Beach School. This is also the weekend of Foxton’s Spring Fling in the main street on Sunday. Tents welcome. ckw.nz/foxton-spring-fling ckw.nz/foxton-spring-fling-rsvp 20–23 Oct: BOP Family Fun Weekend Friday, Paengaroa, Bay of Plenty Weekend of camping & family fun and games. Paengaroa School. ckw.nz/bop-family-fun ckw.nz/bop-family-fun-rsvp 11–12 Nov: Nelson Motorhome & Caravan Show Sat, Tahunanui Campground, Nelson Come and meet the All Points team at our stand. Tahuna Beach Holiday Park are offering a discount to those attending (RSVP to get the details). ckw.nz/nelson-motorhome-show nelsonmotorhomeshow.co.nz 1–3 Dec: Pre-Christmas camp at Battle Hill Friday, Pāuatahanui, Wellington Join us for a fun weekend for all ages. Battle Hill Farm Forest Park has plenty of grassy space, a creek to play in, as well as walks and local history. You can also feed the eels. ckw.nz/battlehill-dec ckw.nz/battlehill-dec-rsvp For more camps keep an eye on allpointscampingnz.org/events ckw.nz/nzfunadventures-events (FB) Up Up 5 Spring 2023 , p 33

7 Autumn 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Woodville Ferry Reserve Love Woodville Ferry Reserve, hardly anyone here. Darren Mansfield ©2024 Darren Mansfield hardly anyone here Love Woodville Ferry Reserve Darren Mansfield Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 7

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8 Winter 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption ​ This thing is huge Tony Kissel An elephant seal down in the harbour this afternoon. This thing is huge, 6–8 times bigger than a normal seal. Oamaru, April. ©2024 Tony Kissel Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 31

9 Spring 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption ©2024 Cruzar Custon Campervans ©2024 Cruzar Custon Campervans ©2024 Cruzar Custon Campervans ©2024 Cruzar Custon Campervans ©2024 Cruzar Custon Campervans ©2024 Cruzar Custon Campervans ©2024 Cruzar Custon Campervans ©2024 Cruzar Custon Campervans ©2024 Cruzar Custon Campervans ©2024 Cruzar Custon Campervans Funnily enough, our business name ‘Cruzar’, came from our old dog! Converting your camper van: The Cruzar Campervan story Brenda Brian Funnily enough, our business name ‘Cruzar’, came from our old dog! Every time we opened a van door, he’d happily jump in and explore. Just look at that face. My partner Andy and I kicked off Cruzar Custom Campervans 5 years ago. It felt like a natural next step since we’d been converting campervans as a hobby for a few years and discovered we loved building and creating things together. Plus, we were tired of our dull 9–5 jobs and let’s just say, a change in lifestyle was calling our names! In 2019 we bought and converted a charming 1991 Toyota named Goldie (above right). We had our very first official holiday together in him. Sadly, it was also our last… haha! We started Cruzar after that, and the rest is history! Why not do it yourself? Most people come to us for two reasons: our high quality, custom-built fit-outs and superb customer service. Andy, as an expert coach builder and trained engineer, has a handle on all things conversion. I work with the build and design side of the conversions and handle all customer inquiries. In other words, I’m the happy one on the end of CCC’s phone! Our conversions are bespoke — tailored to each client’s unique wants and needs. We keep our clients involved every step of the way, always ensuring they’re happy with our progress. At the start, they share what they envision for the conversion, and we share our ideas, products and designs. Then we get to work on bringing their ideas to life! People come to us at different stages — some already with a van, others without, and others with a van that only needs a partial conversion. Sometimes we guide people in vehicle choice, depending on the budget and size they want to work with, whether it be a vehicle big enough for a family or a couple doing short trips. Changes along the way … …when the initial design is far from the end conversion? We always strive to communicate the final plan clearly in order to avoid changes during the building process. If a new idea pops up, we’re open to it, but we try to stick to the original plan as much as possible. We believe in open communication and never make changes without keeping our clients in the loop. Say we realise during the build that there is more room for the bed than first anticipated — we’d chat with you to see if you’d like to go bigger or use the space differently. We’re always very conscious of not over-capitalising on a build. If someone is looking at doing something where an alternative could be used, we’ll share that idea. Vans for rent vs vans for personal use Through our years of experience, we’ve learned a lot about what people enjoy in vans. Both for personal and rental vans, we take on owners’ feedback to ensure their fit-outs are versatile, well-spaced, and feel just right. When converting vans for rental, we take all these insights into account, striving for adaptability and smart use of space. We want everyone to feel comfortable and avoid that cramped feeling. When it comes to personal vans, it’s all about tailoring the design to what that particular person envisions. We listen closely to their ideas and build from there, making sure it’s a perfect fit! Concerns about getting a professional conversion People worry about what happens if they want to make changes during the build, given we usually buy the materials and products in advance. Changes can slow things down, and are often difficult to execute when a client has a tight timeframe. We always do our best to be flexible, but the truth is that less interruptions mean a smoother ride! People often wonder about the “by-hand” aspect. How can we guarantee great results? Reassurance and clear communication are the answers. We trust each other in each unique, custom-built journey, ensuring each van is built with care, not computer systems. Layouts and what goes into the van can be a concern. We guide our clients through this, stressing the importance of taking time to get it right. At the beginning, they usually send us photos and ideas of what they want. Then, we work with them to fill in any gaps and ensure they haven’t missed anything, like how they’re going to power the van or heat it. “Have you thought about…?” is our go-to question! Colours, themes, and interior design also worry some people. We collaborate on these aspects, assisting with colour schemes and creating a harmonious design. If they’re handy with wiring or interior design, we work with their skills, weaving everything together for a beautiful, cohesive look. Plus, we’re happy to work with clients all over the country, and even those abroad! Distance isn’t a barrier for crafting the perfect van. The process It differs, but generally it goes something like this: Inquiry and introduction. We tell the client who we are and what we offer and they decide whether we’re the right fit for them. First meet (in person if they’re near, video call if they’re remote). We take all their ideas, draft a layout and put together a plan of action. If they’re happy with everything, we organise a start date and ask for a 50% deposit. Drop off. The client brings their vehicle round. We go through the plan and tick everything off to ensure understanding both ways is clear. Conversion begins. First, we strip the van out, put down a new floor, mark out and measure the new layout. First check-in. Once that’s complete, we have the client come back / video call again to check that they’re happy with progress. At that point, any changes that they want made, we can. Conversion continues. After we’ve finalised the colour scheme, we start the building process. Regular check-ins. The beginning of the build is quite slow and unexciting with just plumbing and wiring, so we just give fortnightly updates. Then, we give weekly updates as the build proceeds. Some people like to see photos of finished van but the majority like to get a surprise and see it for the first time when they pick it up. So around two weeks prior we stop sending photos so there is a surprise. Pick-up. Clients pay their final invoice, and then arrive to do a tour of the van. We show them how everything works and reassure them that we’re available afterwards for them to give us a call if they have any questions. We understand that there’s heaps to take in when they pick it up, so it’s totally understandable that they will have follow ups! Before they head off, we always like to make them aware that because it’s a new conversion there could be some squeaks. We do a “squeak test” before they go out, but there is usually a settling in period. We have an open-door policy. People can call in and have a look whenever they like. The most common kind of builds: pros and cons One of the hottest trends right now is having a permanent bed with lots of storage underneath. People are still 50/50 on showers. Those who go for one tend to opt for an external shower for more space inside and a cheaper price. For cooking, slide-out kitchens on the passenger’s side still tend to be the most popular. People adore these because they can whip up meals under the awning, it keeps the camper’s interior smelling fresh, and it’s removable so you can easily take the cooker to the beach or a picnic table. Hot water is a mixed bag — those turning their vans into homes usually go for it, while weekend adventurers might settle for a cold splash. And guess what? Everyone’s going solar and LED and lithium batteries are the new cool kids on the block. Roxy, our favourite conversion We had a blast building a 1993 Toyota Coaster! The design, the colours, the cozy seating area, and that kitchen layout were simply fantastic, and the clients were just awesome. And then there’s Roxy, my absolute favourite project (above). I guess I liked converting her so much because I had total creative control, and was able to freely play around with colours and designs. It’s so inviting and comfy, giving you that light, open, and clean vibe. And you wouldn’t guess it, but the colour scheme all started with this one cushion from Briscoes. Having hot water, a Max fan, and a gas cooker inside is just the extra layer of luxury I wanted in a camper. It was a bit like a creative playground because we could show our clients what we’re capable of without any pressure. Fun times indeed!◼️ Cruzar Custom Campervans Ohoka, Rangiora, Christchurch cruzarcustomcampervans.co.nz cruzar.customcampervans@gmail.com facebook.com/Cruzarcustom Images ©2024 Cruzar Custon Campervans Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 11

5 Spring 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption ​ A small, beautiful cassette toilet Steve Allen There is a cassette toilet in that beautifully crafted cabinet. Photo ©2023 Steve Allen Up Up 5 Spring 2023 , p 16

2 Summer 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Clifden Suspension Bridge Clifden Suspension Bridge, about 10km out of Tuatapere ©2022 Heather Auckram ©2022 Heather Auckram ©2022 Heather Auckram Clifden Suspension bridge, tenting area Clifden Suspension bridge has a grassed area for tents. ©2022 Heather Auckram Clifden Suspension Bridge toilets Clifden Suspension Bridge, has new, clean toilets. ©2022 Heather Auckram Clifden Suspension Bridge parking Clifden Suspension Bridge has a stoned carpark for overnight stays. ©2022 Heather Auckram car camping Scrambling out of a tent is not so easy for me these days, so car camping allows me to still enjoy the outdoors. ©2022 Heather Auckram Friendly rooster at Clifden Suspension Bridge Clifden Suspension Bridge the only disturbances were a few cattle in a nearby paddock and a cute friendly rooster. ©2022 Heather Auckram ​ Clifden Suspension Bridge Heather Auckram Scrambling out of a tent is not so easy for me these days, so car camping allows me to still enjoy the outdoors. Clifden Suspension Bridge, about 10km out of Tuatapere, has a grassed area for tents and a stoned carpark for overnight stays. It's free and has new, clean toilets. Only disturbances were a few cattle in a nearby paddock and a cute friendly rooster. Up Up 2 Summer 2022 , p 35

7 Autumn 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Coleman model 1 stove. 100 years old and still works like it should… Coleman model 1 stove. © 2024 Mel Taylor, Camping / Hiking : Pots, Stoves and Other Implements of Outdoor Cooking Facebook ​ 100 years old and still works like it should Mel Taylor Up Up 7 Autumn 2024 , p 33

8 Winter 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption autumn-rugby-5_H.webp ​ Rugby at Mt Somers Linda Butler Campers enjoying a local rugby game at Mt Somers. See p31, A weekend at Mt Somers. ©2024 Linda Butler Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 13