6th November 2023 Freedom CampingHorowhenua District Council has opened consultation on its proposed freedom camping bylaw.
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17th July 2023 Freedom CampingFreedom campers around Queenstown Lakes district are being urged to familiarise themselves with the new Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Act 2023 to ensure they avoid potential fines.
4th July 2023 Freedom CampingTaupō District Council is seeking feedback on proposed changes to freedom camping zones and alcohol-free bylaws around the region.
12th June 2023 Freedom CampingThe Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill, also known as the Freedom Camping Bill, has come into effect as law from 7 June.
1st June 2023 Freedom CampingThe Self-Contained Motor Vehicle Legislation Bill has passed its third reading, marking a milestone in the government’s efforts to manage the impacts of freedom camping, says Tourism Minister Peeni Henare.
27th February 2023 Freedom Camping / GovernmentThe tourism minister also denies turning down assistance from National to redraft the freedom camping bill.
24th February 2023 Freedom Camping / PoliticsThe National Party has revoked support for the Self-Contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill because of how the proposed legislation approaches the kinds of toilets campers would be able to use.
18th January 2023 Freedom CampingKaipara District Council is seeking to appoint two officers who will educate and monitor freedom campers in the area.
2nd December 2022 Freedom CampingThe government has awarded Gisborne District Council $128,000 for the recruitment of three part-time staff who will regulate and manage freedom camping in the Tairāwhiti region during summer.
27th September 2022 Freedom CampingMarlborough District Council is calling for public feedback on eight proposed freedom camping sites across the region.
2nd September 2022 Freedom CampingPublic feedback is now open for the proposed Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Bill.
1st September 2022 Freedom Camping / PoliticsA new national register of self-contained vehicles accessible by the public will be established, says Tourism Minister Stuart Nash.
25th August 2022 Freedom Camping / RegulationThe government has introduced its Self-contained Motor Vehicle Legislation Bill, which it says will address the environmental and social impacts of freedom camping.
5th July 2022 Freedom CampingThe Responsible Campers Association is pushing for a law change to minimise the ‘visible after effects’ from people going to the toilet in public.
21st April 2022 Freedom Camping / NZMCAMarlborough District Council is not satisfied that restrictions on six proposed freedom camping areas are necessary under the Draft Responsible Camping Bylaw 2022.
3rd February 2022 Freedom CampingResponsible Campers Association is renewing calls for an enquiry into freedom camping in New Zealand.
15th December 2021 Freedom Camping / NZMCAQueenstown Lakes District Council will vote on its proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw 2021 tomorrow, Thursday 16 December.
7th December 2021 Freedom CampingThe Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is hosting webinars for people to learn about the government’s proposed freedom camping changes.
1st December 2021 Freedom CampingProposed new freedom camping laws are an opportunity to ease community concerns and create a stronger approach to managing camping around the country, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says.
24th September 2021 Freedom CampingA new freedom camping bylaw in Gisborne means several changes will be implemented from this season, says Gisborne District Council.
23rd September 2021 Freedom CampingA freedom camping bill coming before the parliament should be sent to select committee for debate, says Federated Farmers.
16th August 2021 Freedom Camping / HPNZTackling freedom camping is an issue long overdue for workable solutions, according to industry leaders.
6th August 2021 Freedom Camping / MBIEBuilding a tourism system that maximizes the wellbeing of everyone is something that should be hammered out while international borders are closed, says MBIE’s tourism director Karl Woodhead.
6th August 2021 Freedom CampingMarlborough District Council says it will review its new Responsible Camping Control Bylaw 2020 to respond to concerns raised by the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association.
29th July 2021 Freedom CampingQueenstown Lakes District councillors will meet today to approve a proposed draft for an update to freedom camping regulations in the region.
15th July 2021 Freedom CampingNew rules aim to restrict number of nights, number of vehicles, and allow only self-contained vehicles.
6th July 2021 Freedom Camping / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is seeking feedback on freedom camping in the district via a survey.
6th July 2021 Freedom CampingAn advocacy group wants an inquiry into the freedom camping situation in New Zealand after a related members’ bill on the matter was picked from the ballot last week.
2nd July 2021 Freedom CampingMore stringent freedom camping restrictions are on the cards if a members’ bill drawn from the ballot Thursday makes its way into law.
23rd April 2021 Freedom Camping / MBIESubmissions on new freedom camping proposals due 16 May.
23rd April 2021 Freedom CampingFurther public meetings have been scheduled for the government to consult on its new freedom camping proposals.
20th April 2021 Freedom CampingConsultation on the government’s freedom camping propopsals is starting with public meetings from today, Tuesday 20 April.
12th April 2021 Freedom CampingThe Govt is proposing industry picks up more of the bill for freedom camping enforcement.
9th April 2021 Freedom CampingVehicle rental companies may be required to collect fines under a new set of proposals.
26th March 2021 Freedom Camping / LegalQueenstown Lakes District Council is taking legal advice after the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association (NZMCA) challenged the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2019.
16th February 2021 Freedom CampingLess litter, cleaner public toilets, happier visitors and more promotion of the Coromandel were the successful outcomes of the $656,566 Responsible Camping Fund granted to Thames-Coromandel District Council.
20th November 2020 Freedom CampingThe Waikato River Authority is calling for a full review of freedom camping regulations in order to protect the country’s waterways.
21st August 2020 Freedom Camping / HPNZThe money should be spent helping operators survive the pandemic, says an industry group.
11th August 2020 Freedom CampingMarlborough District Council is seeking public submissions on the district’s Freedom Camping Bylaw.
6th May 2020 Freedom Camping / HPNZFreedom camping sites should not be allowed to reopen at Covid-19 alert level 2, says Holiday Parks New Zealand.
6th April 2020 Covid-19 / Freedom CampingPorritt Stadium in Hamilton has been set up as a Covid-19 self-isolation site for freedom campers at the request of the Waikato Civil Defence Emergency Management Group.
31st March 2020 Covid-19 / Freedom CampingNelson and Tasman commercial campgrounds will provide temporary space for freedom campers who don’t have a place to stay for the next four weeks in isolation.
25th March 2020 Covid-19 / Freedom CampingHoliday parks are the best option for campervan visitors as districts close or limit freedom camping sites.
11th March 2020 Freedom CampingKāpiti Coast District Council will continue surveying freedom campers in the district in March after doing so through the summer season.
5th March 2020 Freedom CampingResponsible Campers Association has lodged a complaint with the Ombudsman over Kaikoura District Council’s new freedom camping bylaw.
28th February 2020 Freedom CampingChristchurch City Council is closing North Beach Car Park to freedom camping in the weekends during surf lifesaving season due to concerns over safety and public access.
19th February 2020 Freedom CampingOff-roader’s, hunters, trampers, river users and other outdoor groups are calling on Minister Kelvin Davis to address what they say are inequalities in freedom camping.
17th February 2020 Freedom CampingKaikoura District Council has launched a survey to guage the camping experience in the district.
22nd January 2020 Freedom CampingThe Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment has awarded its Responsible Camping Summer Research 2019/20 project to Auckland’s Fresh Information.
