New Self-Containment Rules in New Zealand!

What does this mean for travelling around New Zealand in a campervan now?

You may have heard that the New Zealand self-containment rules have been updated but don’t worry because we have you sorted! Here’s everything you need to know about the changes and how they might affect your campervan booking:

Current Rules (Until December 7, 2024):
Campervans are certified under the existing Blue Certificate rules.

New Rules (From December 7, 2024):
Campervans must be certified under the new Green Certificate rules.

Across our brands Tui Campers and Freedom campers we are excited to announce that we will meet the new Green Certificate standards in 10 different vehicle models that are in our fleet for 2024 and beyond.

How do I know my vehicle will meet the Green Certificate Standards by the time I want to book?

We guarantee that all our self-contained campervans will be upgraded to meet the new rules before the December 7th deadline.

Can I still freedom camp in a vehicle with a blue sticker?

No, under these new regulations you must have a have a Green Sticker to now stay at the freedom campsites. If your vehicle only meets the Blue Certificate Standards than you can still camp with non-self-contained campervans at remote and budget-friendly campsites with basic facilities.

What does the Green Certificate mean and what does it look like?

 
The new Green Certificate includes requirements such as:

• A secure water loading system
• A reliable water supply system
• A fixed toilet
• A wastewater system for grey-water and black-water
• A ventilation system
• A sink with proper drainage
• Secure rubbish storage
• Hygienic wastewater disposal

Have Questions or Queries?

We understand that new regulations can be confusing but when clicking the “More Info” button on our vehicles you will be able to see which standards it will now meet. Any other concerns contact us directly and we will be able to answer any concerns.