Queenstown Lakes District Council has officially adopted the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2025, though not everyone is happy.

Whanganui District Council has closed some freedom camping sites after behavioural problems. Visitors add to New Zealand’s vibrancy – but it’s not all happy holidays. Some communities are butting up ...

Whanganui District Council’s plan to permanently close two freedom camping sites is a step closer, with public submissions overwhelmingly backing the proposal. Sites at Taupō Quay and Anzac Parade ...

Campers could be fined $400 for breaking freedom camping rules, including parking outside designated areas, staying in non-certified self-contained vehicles, staying more than three nights, damaging ...

Calls for the council to prohibit freedom camping in a public carpark used by Scouts due to ongoing bad behaviour.

Owners of vehicles used for freedom camping are being urged to get the ball rolling sooner rather than later to ensure their vehicles meet new requirements, ahead of the compliance deadline. From 7 ...

The poo of freedom campers is a threat to public safety, Mackenzie District Council has decided, allowing it to close Tekapo's only designated overnight park-up. Councillors on Tuesday voted ...

Isabell Zitzelsberger and Sascha Haag thought they were being responsible drivers when they stopped to rest during their journey. The local council didn't agree. SUPPLIED / Stuff A couple are taking ...

The Queenstown Lakes District Council's Freedom Camping Bylaw has been ruled invalid, following a judicial review. The judicial review was sought by the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association (NZMCA).

Michael Lueck is a member of the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association. Sabrina Seeler does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit ...