11 autumn 2025 11 autumn 2025 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Mavora Lakes ©2025 Tony Kissel Piano Flat My home for the next few weeks. Piano Flat ©2025 Tony Kissel Piano Flat A busy day here today at Piano Flat. A long weekend. They will all be gone tomorrow ©2025 Tony Kissel Laundry, Lumsden ©2025 Tony Kissel Mavora Lake ©2025 Tony Kissel Mavora Lake ©2025 Tony Kissel Mavora Lake ©2025 Tony Kissel Mavora Lake ©2025 Tony Kissel Pleasant flat Downsized my tent for tonight, getting everything packed this afternoon ready for a quick getaway in the morning. ©2025 Tony Kissel Native orchids Heaps of native orchids growing above my tent, the smallest variety in the world, if my memory is correct. ©2025 Tony Kissel kissel_weka.webp ©2025 Tony Kissel Laundry day again. Hokitika. I still can’t bring myself to walk away and come back when the cycle is finished, someone might pinch my undies, so it’s sit here on Facebook for the next 35 minutes ©2025 Tony Kissel Bike clean and repair time It has been fun having my bike with me on this trip but I hadn’t taken into consideration the fact I’d be travelling nearly 200km on gravel roads, which turned out to be very dry and dusty, my poor bike was caked in it. The dust set like clay on my chain and sprockets, playing havoc with my gears. Bought some cleaner and lube in Hoki this morning. All sorted I hope. ©2025 Tony Kissel The memorial to the seven men who were slain in the Stanley Graham ‘incident”’in 1941. Visited the memorial to the seven men who were slain in the Stanley Graham ‘incident”’in 1941, New Zealand’s first mass murder. If you look through the hole in the middle you can see the place where the first men were shot ©2025 Tony Kissel Biked up to Dorothy Falls for my daily exercise, a lovely spot… The sandflies thought so too. ©2025 Tony Kissel A typical West Coast day, not a cloud in the sky. It’s nice to see the Southern Alps from the “other side’. ©2025 Tony Kissel Hans Bay, Lake Kaniere ©2025 Tony Kissel Hans Bay, Lake Kaniere ©2025 Tony Kissel A perfect morning for my last day at Lake Kaniere. ©2025 Tony Kissel Late Summer journey: Southland & West Coast Tony Kissel 8 feb: My home for the next few weeks. Piano Flat. A busy day here today at Piano Flat. A long weekend. They will all be gone tomorrow. 20 Feb: Mavora Lakes. 27 Feb: Pleasant Flat. Downsized my tent for tonight, getting everything packed this afternoon ready for a quick getaway in the morning. There are 38 vehicles here at 8am, some had already gone, most with multiple occupants, yet I didn’t see a single camp-fee tag on any tent or vehicle. No wonder DOC is always crying poverty. Heaps of native orchids growing above my tent, the smallest variety in the world, if my memory is correct. It’s a beautiful country we live in. 1 Mar: Laundry day again, I wish we had one like this in Oamaru rather than the Liquid Laundry which requires you to pre-load a proprietary card that can only be used at their outlets, and supply your own detergent. This one in Hokitika does it for you. I still can’t bring myself to walk away and come back when the cycle is finished, someone might pinch my undies, so it’s sit here on Facebook for the next 35 minutes. Bike clean and repair time, it has been fun having my bike with me on this trip but I hadn’t taken into consideration the fact I’d be travelling nearly 200km on gravel roads, which turned out to be very dry and dusty, my poor bike was caked in it. The dust set like clay on my chain and sprockets, playing havoc with my gears. Bought some cleaner and lube in Hoki this morning. All sorted I hope. 2 Mar: Visited the memorial to the seven men who were slain in the Stanley Graham ‘incident”’in 1941, New Zealand’s first mass murder. If you look through the hole in the middle you can see the place where the first men were shot. 4 Mar: Biked up to Dorothy Falls for my daily exercise, a lovely spot… The sandflies thought so too. 5 Mar: A typical West Coast day, not a cloud in the sky. It’s nice to see the Southern Alps from the “other side’. 10 Mar: A perfect morning for my last day at Lake Kaniere. On to Karamea in the morning. ©2025 Tony Kissel Up Up 11 autumn 2025 , p 13

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. 
Only the best. www.stopandstay.org Up Up Stop and Stay stopandstay.org SStay_kekrungu 15.webp SStay_kekerungu 17.webp SStay_kekrungu 15.webp 1/5 ISSN 2815-827X (Online) | ISSN:2815-8261 (Print) editor@campingthekiwiway.org

9 Spring 2024 Spring 2024 ISSUE 9 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption ©2024 Mystenterprises.com ©2024 Mystenterprises.com ©2024 Mystenterprises.com ©2024 Mystenterprises.com ©2024 Mystenterprises.com ©2024 Mystenterprises.com ©2024 Mystenterprises.com ©2024 Mystenterprises.com There were days when progress seemed impossible, and nights spent brainstorming solutions. A new cassette toilet for small spaces: The making of the BlackMOA™ Mustafa Pasha New Zealand recently rolled out new legislation requiring all freedom camping vehicles to be self-contained. This move, aimed at preserving Aotearoa’s pristine environment, posed a significant challenge for many campervan owners. Enter the BlackMOA™ Cassette Toilet — a product born out of necessity and crafted with passion, resilience, and expertise. The Challenge Many campervan enthusiasts found themselves in a bind. Existing toilets on the market were either too bulky, required expensive modifications, or were simply not practical. Recognising this gap, our dedicated team of Kiwis created a solution that would both comply with the new standards and do the job better. Our Visionaries The team behind the BlackMOA™ was a diverse group of innovators. Leading the project was an MBA graduate and a Lincoln University PhD specialising in system modelling. Their deep understanding of complex systems was crucial in designing an efficient and compact toilet. Alongside them was a seasoned U.K. engineering graduate and a dedicated team of engineers and manufacturing specialists from overseas. Our Journey Developing the toilet was anything but easy. The team faced countless challenges, from design setbacks to manufacturing hurdles. There were days when progress seemed impossible, and nights spent brainstorming solutions. Remarkably, they achieved in 25 days what was expected to take eight months to a year. Through sheer commitment and determination, we got the job done. The Innovation The BlackMOA™ has unique features: Front removal design: Allows for easy installation and removal, eliminating the need for costly modifications. Compact height: Fits seamlessly into existing spaces, making it ideal for retrofits. Capacity: 12L Cassette vent: provides an odour outlet for the cassette. The regulations required this to begin with, but it is now optional. The Triumph Months of relentless work, testing, and refining finally culminated in a product that was both functional and elegant. It quickly gained traction, earning praise from locals, certifiers, and manufacturers for its thoughtful design and reliability. Campervan owners appreciated the attention to detail and ease of use. More than 1,000 units have been pre-booked and sold. The Legacy What started as a response to a legislative challenge has transformed into a thriving opportunity, built on the values of innovation, resilience, customer-centric design, and most importantly, local need. ◼️ Explore More Read about the BlackMOA™ here: ckw.nz/black-moa on the Myst website. Myst is a bespoke sourcing & procurement platform. The Myst Enterprise team is always seeking new ways to improve and adapt their products to meet the evolving needs of their customers. Today, along with the Blackmoa™ Cassette Toilet, Myst Enterprise offers magnetic curtains, complete upholstery, and conversion kits, and Fix’n’Rail at low costs to save money for Kiwis. mystenterprise.com Images ©2024 Myst Enterprise Up Up 9 Spring 2024 , p 25

8 Winter 2024 Winter 2024 ISSUE 8 BUY PDF CONTENTS Click on image for full view and caption Beautiful phone Take phone to a beautiful lake-edge perch. Engage with phone. Return to van. Drive away. 
It takes all kinds. Lake Wanaka. © 2024 M Richardson Beautiful phone Take phone to a beautiful lake-edge perch. Engage with phone. Return to van. Drive away. 
It takes all kinds. Lake Wanaka. © 2024 M Richardson GO TO Autumn Gold The phone is beautiful M Richardson Take phone to a beautiful lake-edge perch. Engage with phone. Return to van. Drive away. It takes all kinds. Lake Wanaka. © 2024 M Richardson Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 17

5 Spring 2023 5 Spring 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Winter adventures Shoshanna Shand Winter doesn’t mean the end of camping adventures! Instagram ©2023 shoshannah.nz 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 Mt Cook_MNR_5721_mw.webp The freedom camping law needs to change Miriam Richardson Return to the use of the NZ standard on self-containment for now. Initiate a revision process to bring it up to modern requirements, with all the checks and balances required for the proper making of standards. If freedom camping requires more than the general standards, make it an extra certification for just those things that are different. There are so many technical errors in the current regulations, trying to fix them all is virtually impossible on a clause by clause revision. Remove the need for two parallel systems of self-containment assessment. The new system only applies to freedom camping, and is needlessly restrictive, so a parallel system has to be maintained to cater for other places and uses. Remove the requirement for fixed toilets. It is the using of toilets that protects the environment, not their ‘fixedness’. Tent campers, campers with small vehicles, poptops, roof top and other kinds of campers often carry a portable toilet and a toilet tent when camping in places that do not provide toilets: this works; and works perfectly. Remove the offence “preparing to freedom camp” because it is impossible to ascertain what someone is intending to do later in the day. “Day-trip excursions,” which are explicitly allowed in the law, are identical in appearance to “preparing to freedom camp.” Parking in order to shop is also explicitly allowed, but it is identical in appearance to preparing to freedom camp, since “parking with the intention…” is the legal measure of an offence, and intentions are not visible, but parking is. Differentiate between NZ citizens and tourists. Citizens should have rights to access their own country, whether tourists do or not. Ensure tourists who exit NZ pay any fines they incurred while here. Require education about self-containment and appropriate behaviour to be delivered by businesses that provide campervans to travellers. Make the delivery of offence notices fair. Currently, the mere fact a council employee presses the send button in their email programme is sufficient to make a notice ‘served’. Electronic delivery has many obvious problems. You can’t respond to an alleged offence if you don’t receive the notice. The current law is not fair. Remove the revision to the definition of homelessness. This seems to have been intended to stop people who live in their vehicles being treated as ‘homeless’ when parked in freedom camping areas. NZ is short so many thousands of houses, anyone who can manage in a vehicle deserves to avoid legal arguments about whether they are homeless or not. The homeless person is forced into a legal battle with the council to add to their other woes. People can be or become homeless while living in a motorhome or bus. Physical and health challenges can reduce their capacity to manage the physical work required. As they search for accommodation or sit on waiting lists for housing, they are homeless, even though they still live in their tent, car, van, bus or motorhome. The law is vague: are you ‘unable’ to stay in this campground/motel/boarding house/hotel? What does ‘unable’ mean? • 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 campground enough?• … what about on night 2? • What if the campground is not open when they arrive in a town so they are ‘unable’ to stay there? Ensure there are adequate facilities for travellers Many councils spent money on enforcement that could have been spent providing facilities so no enforcement was necessary. Turn this around. Ensure there are enough public toilets in enough places to meet the needs of all the travelling public. It’s people in cars (who don’t carry a toilet) who are getting caught short, not those with portable and accessible toilets on board. More on Freedom camping and self-containment: The freedom camping law needs to change Self-containment certification: which one is yours? What to do? Upgrade? Wait? Editorial — Caught in the middle Who is advocating for NZers who camp? There’s no need to rush this summer NZ’s independent national network for certification Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 2

8 Winter 2024 8 Winter 2024 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Am-I-fc-Am-I-Freedom-Camping-Check-Sheet-5.webp Am I freedom camping? Bette Cosgrove Infographic created from the quiz by Leanne Edwards from Quirky Camper s You may be surprised to learn when you are and aren’t actually freedom camping, and subject to freedom camping laws. Where and how to legally freedom camp is limited by the both law and bylaws to encourage responsible camping. You can freedom camp anywhere on public land: where there is no bylaw to prohibit it, and your vehicle has a current/valid warrant, ie. it is a certified Self-Contained Vehicle [SCV], in a tent (or temporary structure) where there is no bylaw prohibiting it, in a non-self-contained vehicle where it is specifically allowed (with or without added restrictions). Freedom Camping Act 2011: ckw.nz/FC-lawRegulations : ckw.nz/scv-regs Not many score more than half. How well can you do?16 = all correct] Your score and model responses are revealed when you submit your answers. No personal data is collected by this self test. Do the test: ckw.nz/fc-yes-no Sadly, the test is currently unavailable. We expect it to be back online soon. Editor, 11 Oct 2024. Article and "Is it Freedom Camping" survey: ©2024 Bette Cosgrove Infographic ©2024 Leanne Edwards & Bette Cosgrove Freedom camping & self-containment 2 Where are we at with self-containment and freedom camping? 2 Who can freedom camp from now until 7 June 2025? 4 Getting your camping vehicle certified 8 Am I freedom camping? 8 What you need for a green warrant for freedom camping 10 Planning a toilet for the freedom camping green warrant? 12 Venting a toilet cassette: why, what, when and how 14 Keeping up with the self-containment changes 16 Composting and coddiwompling ︎ Up Up 8 Winter 2024 , p 8

2 Summer 2022 Summer 2022 ISSUE 2 CONTENTS PDF BUY Up Lithium-iron batteries in RVs Collyn Rivers Up Lithium-iron batteries in RVs – they are safe to use. They deliver a lot of energy and pack a lot of power but need specialised knowledge to use safely and reliably. Here’s the how and why for the LiFePO4 (lithium-iron) variety. Collyn Rivers. Read here: ckw.nz/lithium Up Up electrics-lithium-rivers_m.webp electrics-lithium-rivers_m.webp 1/1

6 Summer 2023 6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption Waikato River Trails Waikato River Trails Waikato River Trails Biking the Waikato River Trails Glyn Wooller, Waikato River Trails Waikato River Trails recently attended the motorhome and campervan show at Mystery Creek, Hamilton. We were delighted and slightly overwhelmed with the interest in cycling, particularly from those with ebikes, and the keen interest in the camping areas along the trails. Here’s the exciting opportunities for your stay and cycle journey on the Waikato River Trails. The Trails are just over 100km long, extending from Atiamuri in the south to Lake Karapiro in the north. Seventy km is off-road and just over 30km on-road. The Trails largely sit close to the beautiful Waikato River with stunning scenery along each bend and it touches the villages of Atiamuri, Whakamaru, Mangakino and Arapuni. Cafés await you at Whakamaru, Mangakino and Arapuni. About half the use of the Trails is cycling the other half walking or running. Now the great news, if you have a campervan or caravan. Thanks to South Waikato and Taupo District Councils there are a number of fantastic riverside reserves available for camping, each directly connected to the trails. Dunhams reserve, Lake Whakamaru, Whakamaru reserve, Mangakino Lakefront reserve, Lake Mareatai, Jones Landing, Lake Arapuni and Little Waipa Reserve, Lake Karapiro. The Waikato River Trails website has detailed maps including all reserve locations. For maps and more information about the Waikato River Trails visit our website waikatorivertrails.co.nz . Have a great summer and we hope to see you on the trail — enjoy the ride, the cafes and remember if you need a shuttle there are great operators to help you out. A request from South Waikato District Council Freedom camping is welcomed at the following South Waikato District reserves: Little Waipa, Jones Landing, Lake Whakamaru Reserve and Dunhams Point. All these camping reserves have public toilets, BBQ, rubbish bins and shower facilities. Also boat ramp access. Council ask that you get a camping permit from the council website, it only takes a few minutes: ckw.nz/waikato-camp-permit Glyn Wooller, Waikato River Trails Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 11

10 summer 2024 Summer 2024 ISSUE 10 BUY PDF ToC Click on image for full view and caption GO TO Springing A Pacific-blue sea and sky STOP and STAY Three nights at Conway Flats M Richardson I had 3 nights at Conway Flats on my way north. It’s off SH1 just before it heads over the Hundalees to the Kaikōura coast. A Pacific-blue sea and sky. Sleeping to the sound of the sea. Lovely. ◊ ©2024 M Richardson Up Up 10 Summer 2024 , p 17

6 Summer 2023 6 Summer 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption tiny-chilly-best-med_mw.webp The best medicine Jayme Groeneveld Sometimes the best medicine you need is going somewhere with no phone signal so you can spend the whole day just giving each other shit. 
 ©2023 Jayme Groeneveld, Chilly Bin Adventures Instagram Up Up 6 Summer 2023 , p 15

5 Spring 2023 5 Spring 2023 BUY AUTHOR INDEX AUTHORS Click on image for full view and caption recipe-NZbackcountrycooking-H.webp recipe-F-NZbackcountrycooking-H.webp On the BBQ or in a frying pan Easy-to-make flat breads — Recipes for camping Margaret Earle ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. Up Up 5 Spring 2023 , p 13