Supporting responsible freedom camping in Aotearoa New Zealand
Changes to support the effective management of freedom camping in New Zealand.
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Freedom camping changes
Law changes relating to the Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Act and its Regulations are complete. The final change was made in early 2025 with the transitional period for private vehicles extended to 7 June 2026.
Last updated: 10 June 2025