Self Containment Certifying Authority
email: admin@nzlifestylecamping.com
or csc@nzlifestylecamping.com
Phone: admin / general 027 246 9778
processing 021 640 352
To arrange a self containment vehicle inspection please select from the North Island or South Island webpages and contact one of the local vehicle inspection officers that is listed .
To check of a vehicle has been issued with a new 'green' warrant
go to https://www.nzscv.co.nz
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With a NZ wide network of more than 180 'green warrant' vehicle inspectors the NZLC self-containment network offers self-containment and support for NZ's travelling campers.
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For freedom camping the new green warrant applies. Some vehicles with an existing blue warrant will be valid for freedom camping until 6 June 2026 when a green warrant will be required.
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Freedom camping is primarily for free camping on council managed land although some other government owned land is included.
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Where camping vehicles will not be used for freedom camping an alternative blue warrant can be issued.
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To locate an NZLC appointed, self-containment vehicle inspector please go to our North Island or South Island listing or click on the map to the right.
New Zealand’s new self-contained vehicles (SCV) system began on 7 December 2023. This only applies to vehicles that are used for 'freedom camping' as defined under the freedom camping act.
The requirements a vehicle must meet to be certified as self-contained under the new ‘green warrant’ system are set out in the:
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Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006, and
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Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers (Self-Contained Vehicles) Regulations 2023
NZLC continues to offer self-containment through the current NZ Standard, NZS 5465:2001 which provides evidence of the vehicle self-containment, is recognised by commercial and private host properties and is valid for 4 years.
NZ Lifestyle Camping
recommends and supports
NZ's national camping club.
All Points Camping Club of NZ
Only $35 to join
A $10 discount on your
NZLC self-containment fee applies for
All Points Camping Club financial members.
NZLC Processing and issue fees.
(The vehicle inspector fee will be additional to this)
Green Warrant - Recognised for legislated freedom camping - May require vehicle modification per fixed toilet requirement.
$ 63.00 - NZLC Processing and issue fee
+ $120.00 - PGDB Levy
$183.00
- Blue Warrant - Not recognised for defined 'freedom camping'.
$ 48.00 - Can have a portable toilet 4 year certification
$20.00 - Reissue of lost documentation / warrant card
to $30.00
How to get your self containment certificate
issued through NZ Lifestyle Camping.
Step 1) Find your nearest self containment testing officer by clicking on the North Island and South Island tabs
at the top of this page.
Step 2) Make a booking and get your vehicle certified for self containment. The self containment testing officer will usually charge for their time.
Step 3) Send a scanned or quality image copy of the completed inspection test sheet via email to csc@nzlifestylecamping.com or post to
NZ Lifestyle Camping, 32 Kennedy Avenue, Feilding.
Step 4) Make payment through your testing officer or direct to NZ Lifestyle Camping, using your vehicle registration number as a reference
Having a Certified Self Contained Vehicle does not make you a responsible camper, but it can make it easier.
Many local and regional authorities now expect many motorhomes, caravans and campervans to be certified as self contained in order to stay at reserves and designated freedom camping areas.
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In general the vehicle must be fit for habitation.
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It must be able to meet the fresh water, waste and ablutionary needs of the occupants for a minimum period of three (3) days.
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The waste system must be suitably sealed.
NZ Lifestyle Camping in conjunction with and our team of suitably qualified testing officers can help you with this.