Supporting sustainable freedom camping in Aotearoa New Zealand
We are currently focused on the legislative changes to support the effective management of freedom camping in New Zealand.
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Freedom camping changes
The Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Act 2023 is now law.
This page was updated on 31 August 2023 following the making of new self-containment Regulations.
Transition Fund for Local Authorities
The government has provided $10 million ($5 million each year) through the Freedom Camping Transition Fund to support local authorities to undertake activities relating to the transition to the new freedom camping rules during 2022/23 and 2023/24. This funding is contestable.
Further freedom camping material
This page includes a range of documentation relating to the freedom camping law reforms.
Last updated: 31 May 2023