5 Spring 2023 5 Spring 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Issues in making this real Freedom camping under the new law Miriam Richardson There are new penalties and some exemptions There are now fines of $400–1200 for freedom camping or preparing to freedom camp, in the wrong place. The homeless are exempt from most (but not all) of the new penalties. Note 1 Are you homeless, or making a lifestyle choice? The legislators were keen to prevent people who have chosen to live on the road from claiming to be homeless (and exempt), so changed the definition of ‘homeless’ for the purpose of this act. Homeless doesn’t mean not having a home to go to, it means being ‘unable to live in appropriate residential accommodation’, with the definition of ‘residential accommodation’ being revised to include ‘accommodation in a dwelling house, flat, hotel, motel, boarding house, or camping ground’; and, no stone unturned, ‘camping ground’ is redefined to include ‘any site at which a fee is payable for camping’. Unless you are ‘unable’ to live in a motel or camping ground etc, you are not ‘homeless’, and not exempt from this act. Note 2 It is also now an offence if a person makes ‘preparations’ to freedom camp in the wrong place. This is defined as ‘setting up a tent’ or ‘parking a vehicle’ to use to freedom camp. Short term parking, day-trip excursions, and recovering from driver fatigue are not ‘freedom camping’. Note 3 Who gets fined and how they are notified Fines can be levied either on the person accused of doing wrong or the vehicle owner. Further, even if you never actually receive the notice of an offence, you are still liable. Enforcement sends an email and you are ‘served’. Note 4 The law is vague Are you ‘unable’ to stay in this campground? The homeless definition does not define what ‘unable’ means. A motel or camping ground is too far away (what is ‘too far’)? Not enough money to pay (is having 1 night’s worth of dollars for a camp ground enough) (what about night 2)? The camping ground is not open when the person arrives in a town? The law does not define ‘appropriate’ accommodation. Personal circumstances will determine what counts as ‘appropriate’ but does the camper’s judgement count? What counts as ‘preparing’ to freedom camp? Putting out a chair? Drying a tea towel? Using an awning? Everything that is part of camping can also be part of an exempt day-excursion. Councils and enforcement officers Councils are tasked with translating the vague law into working rules for their officers to apply in real life. Is this vehicle: parked, day-tripping, freedom camping or is the driver recovering from driver fatigue? Is this person homeless? Is this person preparing to freedom camp? It so hard (impossible?) to evaluate intentions. If homlessness depends on what is available, then the enforcement officer will need to assess local accomodation in relation to this person and this vehicle. Is local accomodation available, appropriate, affordable for this traveller? Is a local, paid, parking site / camp ground able to take this particular vehicle? Can it take this length of vehicle? Are there parking or driving hazards: is the driveway wide enough without scratching the vehicle, will it fit under the trees (without damaging panels and vents on the roof), are both the driver and vehicle able to negotiate the gate, a bend on the drive? Is the ground firm enough for the weight of this vehicle (at this time of year, in this weather, after tonight’s rain)? Councils will need procedures for responding to alleged offences, as campers and councils work out how to bring the new laws into real life. Notes Note 1 (Section 5, 2a, FCA † ) (FCP † ) Note 2 (Section 5, 3b, FCA † ) Note 3 (Section 20, 2b, FCA † ) (Section 5, 2, FCA † ) Note 4 (Section 27 A, 2, FCA † ) † FCA: Freedom Camping Act 2011 † FCP: Freedom Camping (Penalties for Infringement Offences) Regulations 2023 Up Up 5 Spring 2023 , p 2

6 Summer 2023 6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption fire-fenz-logo-64.png fire-blanket_mw.webp Fire safety: Caravans and sleep-outs Fire and Emergency New Zealand Caravans and sleep-outs are great fun, but they also carry a much greater risk of fire than a traditional home. These tips will help keep you safe: Every caravan should be fitted with a long-life photoelectric smoke alarm. Never leave children alone in your caravan. Keep matches and lighters out of their reach. Have a fire extinguisher or fire blanket near the exit and make sure you know how to use it. Always ensure there is adequate ventilation. Lighting and heating Use proper lighting units or torches. Don’t use candles as they may start a fire . Used fixed heaters only. Make sure furniture and fittings are at least 1 meter from any heaters. Oil column heaters or fan heaters with a cut off switch are the safest. Appliances and gas cylinders Check electrical appliances for frayed cords and other damage. Caravans should also have a current Electrical Warrant of Fitness. Caravans and sleep-outs often use gas cylinders to fuel cooking. Make sure you read our tips on using gas cylinders safely to reduce your risk of fire [ see p24 for BBQ tips Ed]. Always ensure there is adequate ventilation when using a gas cylinder in or near a caravans or sleep-out. Smoke alarms Because caravans and sleepouts usually only have one door and few window openings, it’s especially important to make sure you have working smoke alarms installed, and that you’re testing them regularly. Caravans and sleep-outs are often small, so it might be necessary to install a smoke alarm near a cooking area. To avoid false alarms, use the silence feature to put the smoke alarm into a ‘hold’ status when you’re cooking. Press the button before you start cooking to silence the alarm for a pre-set period of time, between 8 and 15 minutes depending on the brand. S ource: ckw.nz/caravans © Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Creative Commons (CC-BY-NC-ND) More: Fire blankets More: Lithium-ion battery safety More: Do you need a permit for your BBQ? (Gas & charcoal) Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 14

6 Summer 2023 6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption SSTay-Horahor-JENI-CW_mw.webp sstay-horahora1-apc_mw.webp SStay-Horahora_mw_edited.jpg STOP and STAY Horahora Domain Angela Bryan STOP and STAY Horahora Domain has everything any water-sport enthusiast could want. Situated right on the banks of the Waikato River, 2 mins off SH 1 it is the perfect stop whether you’re heading north or south. The only facilities provided are a toilet block with changing rooms, but they are very adequate and clean. Choose to park up in the front with a view of the lake or at the back against the hills with sheep over the fence. There is room for every type of vehicle, but if you want a front row spot arrive earlier rather than later and you can spend the evening watching all the action on the water. The weekend we were here it filled up fast from 3pm onward. Council rules allow up to 30 vehicles with a maximum 2 night stay. Dogs are allowed with the usual rules in place. Fill your tanks before you arrive, as there is no water on-site. Top photo: ©2023 Jeni C-W STOP and STAY Where to stop when travelling and camping in NZ — use it, share it, add to it. Stop and Stay is a free resource for NZ campers and travellers, brought to you by campers for campers. It might be a country pub for a meal, a rural property, a council reserve, a DOC camp; it might be a commercial campground or a unique day-stop or cafe. Please add your recommendations to the list. Anyone one can access the list or make recommendations. It’s free, too, for property owners to be on the list. Remember to always check with hosts first — phone numbers are provided on most listings, and keep in mind that some properties have restrictions. Dog-friendly properties are indicated on each listing, as are wheelchair accessible properties. STOP and STAY | Add a place to Stop and Stay Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 34

7 Autumn 2024 7 Autumn 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption My-floats-G&M sailing 158.webp Orcas Dolphins are common companions on our journeys and one morning we woke up to orcas around our boat on Great Barrier Island. ©2024 Graham Leslie Motoring up the rive Motoring up the river to Warkworth for groceries and ice creams. Trailer sailers have a raisable keel so while they may require a 1.5 meters depth of water when the keel is down to sail, they can float in 40cm or less of water when the keel is up enabling access up rivers or into shallow anchorages. ©2024 Graham Leslie Warkworth . ©2024 Graham Leslie Quazimodo plan This is the layout of our boat showing the cockpit where the boat is sailed from, and the quarter berths underneath. The main cabin with galley and dinette berth and the front cabin that makes up to a double berth. . ©2024 Graham Leslie Pancakes Margaret making pancakes — being short has advantages in this galley. ©2024 Graham Leslie At the table The crew wait to be fed. ©2024 Graham Leslie Quarter berth Quarter berths are a bit like torpedo tubes you sleep in, that run down under the seats of the cockpit. They are more comfortable than they look and you don’t have to worry about rolling out of bed in rough weather. ©2024 Graham Leslie A swim You never need to go far for a swim ©2024 Graham Leslie Swimming You never need to go far for a swim ©2024 Graham Leslie Rafting-up "Rafting up” together with friends is fun for shared meals or even overnight. . ©2024 Graham Leslie "Rafting up” together "Rafting up” together with friends is fun for shared meals or even overnight. . ©2024 Graham Leslie Bayswater Marina Staying in a marina is a bit like staying in a campground with access to mains power, water, rubbish disposal, toilets, and coin-operated showers and laundry. ©2024 Graham Leslie Kerikeri Moored outside the Stone Store Kerikeri. . ©2024 Graham Leslie A quiet Bay in the Marlborough Sounds. Stopped for the night in a quiet bay in the Marlborough Sounds. ©2024 Graham Leslie Catching dinner Food supplies can be supplemented with fishing when your caravan floats. ©2024 Graham Leslie My-floats-P1050059.webp Waiting out a storm Waiting out a storm playing monopoly. ©2024 Graham Leslie Playing cards laying cards in the cockpit at the end of the day. ©2024 Graham Leslie My-floats-cockpit2.webp Sunblocking up Sunblocking up as we head out for a day sailing back from Great Barrier Island. ©2024 Graham Leslie You can ride anywhere A yacht is mostly sailed from the cockpit but you can ride anywhere you want on board from up on deck or still in bed. ©2024 Graham Leslie Plain sailing A yacht is mostly sailed from the cockpit but you can ride anywhere you want on board from up on deck or still in bed. ©2024 Graham Leslie Rigging Quazi Stepping the mast and setting up the boat takes time before the boat is launched. ©2024 Graham Leslie a floating caravan My caravan that floats Graham Leslie Our family owns a 24ft (7.3 metre) trailer sailer. It is a bit like a floating caravan and we have had many camping holidays on the water. With a boat it is easy to move on to a new site or anchorage. In fact, some mornings I have pulled up the anchor and started sailing before the others have got out of their beds. We are Wellington-based but have towed the boat north to the Bay of Islands, the Hauraki Gulf and Great Barrier Island. We have also explored Queen Charlotte Sound in the Marlborough Sounds. There are still plenty of places we are yet to explore. A trailer sailer is an affordable compromise offering us the opportunity to cruise coastal and sheltered waters (and lakes) all around the country without the need to sail it there. The boat allows us to camp (on the water) in many beautiful bays and coves not accessible by road. It offers chances of go to those special places. Most trailer sailers can be managed easily by two adults. We started sailing with our family of four when the kids were about 6 or 7 years old. As the kids grew up they took over more of the sailing. We both did a Boat Masters and a VHF radio course. Yacht clubs can offer lots of advice and support. Racing your boat at a local boat club is a great way to improve boat handling skills. We are self-contained in that we carry a porta potti and our own fresh water. Washing ourselves is mostly done by jumping over the side and swimming (solar showers are also used). We have gas cooking and electric charging from a solar panel and our outboard motor. We use the outboard as little as possible because the boat travels better under sail and sails require no petrol. It is also very pleasant sailing along at about 5 knots exploring bays and coastlines. Freedom camping on the water is much less regulated than on land — you can anchor almost anywhere. I love that we can anchor in exclusive bays with millionaires’ holiday mansions and us in the middle of the bay in our scruffy little boat. The biggest concern when anchoring for the night is finding somewhere your anchor won’t drag and it’s not too bouncy with swells or waves. Land-based campers often complain about the wind rocking their caravan at night. On a boat you are also concerned that your anchor is holding and you don’t drift across the bay or onto rocks during the night. As a consequence you sometimes sleep quite lightly. Nice, sheltered bays with good anchoring can occasionally become crowded with boats. In the Marlborough Sounds “moorings” are used extensively instead of anchors. A mooring is a permanent anchor on the sea floor (maybe a 2-tonne concrete block) with chain and a rope up to floating buoy that can be picked up and secured to your boat. On a fixed mooring you are secure for the night. Marinas offer the boating equivalent of a campground. Its somewhere secure you can tie up and step ashore. Marinas often provide access to mains power, water, rubbish disposal, toilets, and coin-operated showers and laundry. Prices in marinas are based on the size of the boat and for our relatively small boat it is generally cheaper than what we would pay in a campground. Normally we leave our car at the marina for easy access when we come into port. During bad weather, marinas make a great place to have the boat tied up and do land-based activities. This works particularly well in Auckland. You can generally continue to live aboard your boat while your boat is in a marina. Accommodation on a trailer sailer is probably more like a tear drop caravan than a regular caravan. To meet the practical sailing needs of the craft, the cabin head room typically ranges from a bit over 5 foot (1.6 metres) and then reduces down to even less as the deck and hull curve. Our model of trailer sailer is regarded as relatively roomy in the cabin; others have less room. Tidiness is an interesting concept on a boat; space is short, so gear needs to be stowed wherever there is room and be secure. Boats rock on the waves and when a yacht is sailing it can lean over as much as 45 degrees. Unsecured gear ends up on the floor, including the pantry contents, if the cupboard doors are not shut properly. Like camping, a lot of your time is spent outside on the deck and in the cockpit, and a boom tent can be added for shade when anchored. Towing yachts is similar to towing a caravan except they tend to be slightly heavier for their size (due to the need for ballast) and are quite streamlined so don’t catch so much wind. When towing I notice my boat most on the hills. Trailer sailers had their heyday during the 1970s and 1980s. They were mostly made of fibreglass and even though they are now often 40 years old they are still quite serviceable. Prices vary a lot, a bit like caravans, but can be bought for a similar price as an older caravan. The costs of owning a trailer sailor are in repairs — accidents do happen on the water and parts do wear out as you use the boat. The fibreglass hull and decks however are very repairable with minimum skill. New trailers can also be bought for old boats if the original trailer has rusted away. On reflection, holidaying on a trailer sailer may not always be as restful as regular camping but it provides an opportunity to go cruising and see a range of destinations not available by road. Sailing to get there is also part of the experience. The opportunity to raise the anchor and explore round the next headland is always a tempting proposition. n Motoring up the river to Warkworth for groceries and ice creams. Trailer sailers have a raisable keel so while they may require a 1.5 meters depth of water when the keel is down to sail, they can float in 40cm or less of water when the keel is up enabling access up rivers or into shallow anchorages. Watch the slideshow above. 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5 Spring 2023 5 Spring 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption more-F-karcher-light.webp Made life so much easier More cold season tips Bette Cosgrove Sharing our best hacks which made life so much easier on a recent Matariki vanning trip. Pre-charged battery-powered mobile light (supplementing the solar power system which has less charging ability in winter): we used GlowRight magnetic sensor lights (pictured) plus Ozito battery pack work-lights which also charge our devices, having an external USB. Karcher window vac (100 min) battery powered, pre-charged. Awesome for removing morning condensation from the windows. Happy with this new purchase thanks for a Mitre10 discount. Good bathmats and old towels for the floor. Also a couple of fast dry towels because there’s nothing worse than wet towels hanging around. Magnets! The best way to dry bathmats and towels was to use magnets to stick to the outside of the vehicle when it’s windy, not raining. Square jigsaw rubber garage floor / ground mats to put under the wheels, for extra traction reversing out of softer ground, to reduce slipping and damage. An extra layer of wool blanket under the bed sheet and mattress protector made for a much cosier sleep. Bette Cosgrove Up Up 5 Spring 2023 , p 16

1 Spring 2022 1 Spring 2022 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Lake Monowai was quiet and still as if time itself had stopped Moss We walked some of the easier, pleasant, short paths through the mossy bush. Hug a tree and bring bug repellent. Hug a tree and bring bug repellent Sleeping with the sandflies: Lake Monowai Heather Auckram Lake Monowai was quiet and still as if time itself had stopped. We weren't outside the van long as I forgot the insect repellent and the sandflies quickly found us! There is a free DOC camping area at the carpark and toilets. No dogs. Lots of curious birds, and bird/animal noises in the dark of night. There are picnic tables and fire drums to light, which may help to keep away the ever-hungry sandflies. We walked some of the easier pleasant short paths through the mossy bush. Hug a tree and bring bug repellent. BY: Heather Auckram PHOTOS: ©2022 Heather Auckram DOC INFO Up Up 1 Spring 2022 , p 13

7 Autumn 2024 7 Autumn 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Vintage caravan No room for a fixed toilet. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Chameleon, an older caravan. No room for a fixed toilet. ©2024 M Richardson Probably all these campers at Lowburn freedom camp have cassette toilets that are not vented. No more freedom camping for them. Cassettes dont need to be vented to work right, but the new regulations require it, an expensive process requiring drilling holes in the structure. ©2024 M Richardson Older caravan No room for a fixed toilet. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Van camping No room for a fixed toilet. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Older caravan No room for a fixed toilet. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Poptop ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Fixed casstete toilet, but not vented. Does the motorhome smell when the toilet is used? No. Cassettes dont need to be vented to work right, but the new regulations require it, an expensive process requiring drilling holes in the structure. ©2024 M Richardson Van camping No room for a fixed toilet. ©2024 Heather Aukram North Island freedom camping road trip No room for a fixed toilet. ©2024 Shoshanna Shand Vintage caravan No room for a fixed toilet. ©2024 Gary Hitchock Portable toilet or cassette toilet. Cassettes dont need to be vented to work right, but the new regulations require it, an expensive process requiring drilling holes in the structure. ©2024 M Richardson Rooftop tent No room for a fixed toilet. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Teardrop No room for a fixed toilet. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Fixed, cassette toilet, but not vented. Cassettes dont need to be vented to work right, but the new regulations require it, an expensive process requiring drilling holes in the structure. ©2024 M Richardson Tear drop and a van with a portable toilet. No room for a fixed toilet. ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Poptop and toilet tent. ©2024 Dallas Hibbs No room for a fixed toilet. ©2024 M Richardson No more freedom camping Bette Cosgrove No more freedom camping for these responsible campers. No room for a fixed loo… Watch the slideshow, above. Poptop. 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

4 Winter 2023 Winter 2023 ISSUE 4 BUY PDF CONTENTS Up The Store cafe and camp – Kekerungu (Marlborough), Stop and Stay Marty Ireland Up This Marlborough, east sea coast, little camp, 45 min south of Blenheim, and 45 min north of Kaikoura, had a humble beginning with campers allowed, but out of sight of the store, for no charge but no facilities. However in recent years a purpose-converted container was installed, with paid showers (including a disability shower), toilets with hot water at the basin and a paid laundry; and there is one emergency power point near the ablution block for anyone desperate for a charge-up. It has become a popular stopping point with a modest charge of $14 pp. It’s a wee gem to stop and chill out at, even on short notice. The sites are varied — right beside the sea, some with the a BBQ table or rustic seats, some under trees, some in spots hidden away among trees and some on clear grass. One important consideration is its proximity to the active (fenced off) railway line. Both the camp and the store are dog-friendly. The Store is open all day and boasts good coffee, a great food selection, sea views, a cosy fire (in season) and local artisan products. While you can book in at the shop they prefer you do it online but be aware it’s a bit confusing and check your receipt. Walk the beach, surf the break, drive or bike up the valleys behind for mountain and sea views, or for a treat, visit the nearby eatery and crayfish store. The Store 5748 SH1 Kekerengu 03 575 8600 thestore.kiwi Stop and Stay Check out our Stop and Stay listings for recommended places to stop and stay on your travels around NZ. 
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9 Spring 2024 Spring 2024 ISSUE 9 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Marlborough A&P Show © 2024 Marlborough A&P Show Festivals Editor Central Hawke’s Bay Spring Fling Festival Now to 3 Nov, Hawke’s Bay Whether your passion lies in food, gardens, history, markets, or outdoor adventures, there is something on the calendar for you. ckw.nz/hb-spring-tickets ckw.nz/hb-spring-pdf The Bay of Islands Walking Weekend Thu 10–13 Oct, Bay of Islands Walk in footsteps of some of our first European explorers. Walk the islands and the remote and hard to access spots. Breathtaking scenery, amazing flora and fauna, rich in history and culture. Book your campsite in Russell or nearby. ckw.nz/walk-fest24 Martinborough Community Market - Labour Weekend Sat 26–28 Oct, Martinborough Support local artisans, discover unique treasures, and connect with the community. ckw.nz/martin-market Foxton Spring Fling Sun 27 Oct, Foxton Market stalls, live music, food. Camp with All Points Camping for the weekend. facebook.com/foxtonspringfling Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival Fri 1–10 Nov, Taranaki A ten day adventure into the homes of garden gurus throughout the Taranaki region. ckw.nz/tara-garden The Queenstown Writers Festival Fri 1–3 Nov 2024, Queenstown Novelists, poets, short-story writers, children’s writers and non-fiction writers talk about books, share their stories and lead writing workshops. qtwritersfestival.nz Otaki Camping Expo & Craft Market Sat 2 Nov, Otaki, Kapiti Hosted by Otaki Hunting & Fishing and the Otaki Market. facebook.com/otakihuntingandfishing Marlborough A&P Show 2024 Sat 9 Nov, Blenheim Check out the sheep, cattle and horse riding. Enjoy dog trials, wood chopping, the Terrier Race and the Grand Parade. marlboroughshow.co.nz Nelson Motorhome, Caravan & Outdoor Show Sat 9–10 Nov 2024, Nelson Motorhomes, caravans, campers, e bikes, boating & industry related suppliers and manufacturers. Plus fun, food and great displays. Book your site at the Tahuna holiday park. nelsonmotorhomeshow.co.nz Winton Open Day Winton Town Centre, Sat 16 Nov, Winton, Southland Live music, Santa, street stalls, displays, kids entertainment, street parade and much more. winton.co.nz Cross Hills Gardens Country Fair 2024 Sat 16 Nov, Kimbolton, Rangatikei 200 + stalls and live music, set in 18 acres of the most beautiful private gardens. crosshillsfair.co.nz Rhythm & Alps 2024-5 Mon 30 Dec–1Jan, Wanaka A three-day music festival held in the picturesque Cardrona Valley between Queenstown and Wanaka. It’s a community, and a celebration of life, music, and camaraderie. On-site camping. rhythmandalps.co.nz Later Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival Sat 15 Feb, The Cliffs, Carterton, Wairarapa Celebrate the start of the grape harvest— enjoy the best wine, food and entertainment we have to offer. Motorhome (SC), available, or book at the local camp. wairarapaharvestfestival.co.nz Campfest 2025 Fri 21–23 Feb, Bulls Domain A social gathering to bring together campers from all walks of life who are proud to enjoy and promote the benefits of camping. We also have craft and trade stalls, workshops and entertainment. campfestnz.org South Island Motorhome Show Sat 22–23 Feb, Ashburton, Canterbury Social campers are welcome and encouraged to make weekend getaway of this fantastic annual event. southislandmotorhomeshow.co.nz George Begg Festival 30 Mar–2 Apr, Invercargill The party vibes of the 1960s and 1970s for petrolheads, party people and families. georgebeggfestival.nz Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring 2026 Sunday 15–21 Mar 2026, Nelson An international rally that celebrates veteran, vintage, and classic vehicles. Its every 4 years. There will be vehicle rallies and public events across Nelson Tasman through the week. more on eventfinda ◼️ Images from event websites. Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 37

9 Spring 2024 Spring 2024 ISSUE 9 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Then our nightmare started. Buyer beware Anonymous I have chronic persisting back pain. I cannot last more than about 5 minutes doing any chores before pain sends me to a chair. Sometimes I can do the supermarket run easily, other times it’s agony. When we go camping I can only sit and watch others go exploring when really I would prefer to join them. It is another form of a horrible cruel, disability. Buying the caravan meant we could travel with my mobility scooter inside the caravan. This meant not only could I get involved on walks with our camping group, it also meant we didn’t need to sell our car to buy a van which would have meant that I couldn’t take our young granddaughters camping with us. I know the caravan is classed as a toy hauler, but we didn’t want to use it for toys, rather as a means to improve my life. The caravan was only 9 years old. We pawed over the photos, checked questions asked, relieved to read it was water tight when asked about leaks and damages. Measurements seemed to work for holding my scooter. It had an awning which we could use to store the scooter in at night which meant we could access the bathroom area at night. So we made a phone call to the owner to discuss it further. I asked, if they kept it, what would they do to improve it. They said nothing needed doing. We asked if they could hold it for us until the following weekend however they were not keen. We were going away south that weekend and they were going away for a week. We were concerned someone local to them would look at it before we got to view. it So after considering all the information we had, and as they had answered everything in a positive manner, we chose to trust them and made an offer which was accepted. We pressed Buy Now. Vintage Wagon at a Whanganui Vintage weekend 2024. ©2024 Margaret Earle Why we didn’t do an inspection at pickup The few days before we went to collect the caravan, hubby was recovering from having put his back out. We almost cancelled the drive to collect it. We travelled the day prior to the pick up so as to break our trip. On the day we collected it, rain was coming in waves. We could only carefully follow them around the caravan as they showed us how things worked. Hubby asked if the roof was in good condition . He said yes and offered us to go up on a balcony to look, but we chose to trust him as it was a sloped section and we couldn’t afford either of us to upset our backs. I did attempt to walk up a small sloped driveway to see what I could, but it was not high enough. So, we were pleased he confirmed it was in good nick. After sheltering from a rain shower in their garage, we loaded and left. Then our nightmare started. Big leak We stayed at a riverside camp on the way home because hubby was struggling with his back. We decided to leave the caravan attached to the car, even though it meant the back of the caravan was higher than the front. It was only for one night. It poured with yet another rain shower. Then I glanced up and noticed a line of water about 10 cm wide, flowing past the shower door, past the hand basin area, reaching the toilet door. Approx a metre long. It was no small trickle. I wish we had taken a photo before we grabbed a towel to mop it up. On closer inspection, the outer corner of the caravan was soft and full of water. I had noticed a smell when we first entered the caravan, but I thought it was because the caravan had been shut up and needed a good clean and airing. We, fortunately, are not used to musty smells. We are now! The awning was stored in that part of the caravan which will be why we didn’t notice that damp corner. First thing Monday, I called a local specialist and booked it to be looked at. We had to wait til the end of the week. I burst into tears when they told us what they found. The roof was soft and is probably the main cause of water down the sides of the caravan. There were signs of repairs in many places. It has had ongoing prolonged water ingress. It will need stripping before they can see the extent of damage done. We were guttered. They took 39 photos. We also discovered earlier in the week that the awning was not the right style for the caravan either. The awning had rounded corners, (and two big rips), whereas the caravan had square corners. I contacted a firm that dealt with this style of caravan and they said the manufacturer did not recommend using this style of awning but a “pull out” model only. Warning At the time of writing this, the caravan still sits empty, untouched in our back yard. We are in discussions with our lawyer. Victims don’t seem to have many rights these days. There is lots of protection for the seller though. Good and bad ones. So, do get your vehicle checked so no one can pull the wool over your eyes. More On investigation we discovered that not many firms want to do a pre-purchase inspection anymore. If anything is missed or not able to be seen (come on, they can’t take it all apart!), the firm takes the hit — purchasers try to make it a financial one to avoid having to pay for it themselves. So I guess we can’t blame them for not wanting to do inspections. I heard this from a number of firms I contacted. Google ‘caravan pre-purchase inspection’ for someone near the seller. The best advice I was given was don’t buy it before seeing it. If the owner won’t hold it— there could be a reason… ◼️ The writer has chosen to be anonymous. See page 20 What you need to look for… for a checklist from Collyn Rivers. Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 21

Winter 2025 ISSUE 12 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption matariki_H_3-marty.webp GO TO CHILLY CHILLY CHILLY OUT THERE an almost spring-like day in the shadow of the snow-covered Kaikōura ranges STOP and STAY Matariki weekend camp Marty Ireland Marlborough / Canterbury; Donegal House, Kaikōura Early in the year a camp for Matariki weekend was planned for Marlborough and Canterbury campers to meet up at Donegal House, Kaikōura. We arrived on the Thursday to an almost spring-like day under the shadow of the snow-covered Kaikōura ranges. This is an historic homestead boasting 30 powered sites with water supply and a host of unpowered sites, just minutes out of Kaikōura. Its packed chip hardstand, pet friendly, with good ablution rooms. Its in a very rural scenic setting with several small lakes, having an Irish-themed bar and restaurant with reasonably priced and generous meals. This is a Stop and Stay park over property. Suffice to say those who attended enjoyed coffee, some drinks and food by the large open fire. Friday was another fine day and later in the afternoon we gathered in a paddock to try chipping golf balls in closest to the pin and played quoits for prizes of bags of lollies. Some went to a close-by 9-hole golf course, others socialised in chat and coffee groups. There was a local musician and a wedding to add to our entertainment over the weekend. A little grey cloud cover and a few spots of rain didn’t really dampen the event on Saturday, and a good frost but fine day ushered in our final day on Sunday. Another long weekend and reason to camp experienced and recorded in our log books. 🏕️ Photos ©2025 Marty Ireland stopandstaynz.org Up Up 12 Winter 2025 , p 32

Horahora Domain has everything any water-sport enthusiast could want. Situated right on the banks of the Waikato River, 2 mins off SH 1 it is the perfect stop whether you’re heading north or south. Summer 2023 ISSUE 6 BUY PDF CONTENTS Up Horahora Domain Up Angela Bryan STOP and STAY Horahora Domain has everything any water-sport enthusiast could want. Situated right on the banks of the Waikato River, 2 mins off SH 1 it is the perfect stop whether you’re heading north or south. The only facilities provided are a toilet block with changing rooms, but they are very adequate and clean. Choose to park up in the front with a view of the lake or at the back against the hills with sheep over the fence. There is room for every type of vehicle, but if you want a front row spot arrive earlier rather than later and you can spend the evening watching all the action on the water. The weekend we were here it filled up fast from 3pm onward. Council rules allow up to 30 vehicles with a maximum 2 night stay. Dogs are allowed with the usual rules in place. Fill your tanks before you arrive, as there is no water on-site. Top photo: ©2023 Jeni C-W STOP and STAY Where to stop when travelling and camping in NZ — use it, share it, add to it. Stop and Stay is a free resource for NZ campers and travellers, brought to you by campers for campers. It might be a country pub for a meal, a rural property, a council reserve, a DOC camp; it might be a commercial campground or a unique day-stop or cafe. Please add your recommendations to the list. Anyone one can access the list or make recommendations. It’s free, too, for property owners to be on the list. Remember to always check with hosts first — phone numbers are provided on most listings, and keep in mind that some properties have restrictions. Dog-friendly properties are indicated on each listing, as are wheelchair accessible properties. STOP and STAY | Add a place to Stop and Stay Up Up SSTay-Horahor-JENI-CW_mw.webp sstay-horahora1-apc_mw.webp SStay-Horahora_mw_edited.jpg SSTay-Horahor-JENI-CW_mw.webp 1/3