Next steps
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What happens next?
Any extension to the end date of period 4 would need to be made by the Governor-General by Order in Council on the recommendation of the Minister[1] .
How will the changes be implemented?
If a decision is made to extend the transitional period, local authorities would continue their current freedom camping compliance and enforcement activities.
MBIE would continue to work closely with the PGDB and the wider sector on implementation.
How will the changes be monitored/reviewed?
The Minister for Tourism and Hospitality intends to review the effectiveness of the freedom camping system and the Self-contained Motor Vehicles Legislation Act 2023 after the transitional period for private vehicles ends and there is evidence of how the new system is working.
If the transitional period is extended, this review would likely commence in late 2026 or 2027 depending on the length of the extension.
Footnote
[1] Freedom Camping Act 2011 – Schedule 1AA, clause 3(external link) — New Zealand Legislation