NZ Self Containment Issuing Authority
Information and Resources
for vehicle Inspectors
For priority contact, support and issues including problem
resolution please contact Gary on 027 246 9778 (text or call)
or email admin@nzlifestylecamping.com
NZ Self Containment Issuing Authority
Information and Resources
for vehicle Inspectors
For priority contact, support and issues
including problem resolution
please contact Gary on 027 246 9778 (text or call)
or email admin@nzlifestylecamping.com
A copy of the NZLC master test sheet for the green PGDB warrants can be viewed and downloaded here. For Freedom Camping
A copy of the NZLC test sheet for the blue NZ Standard warrants can be
viewed and downloaded here. Not for Freedom Camping
Resources and guidelines
for vehicle Inspectors
NZLC Vehicle Inspector (Testing Officer)
Required Forms
and Legislated Requirements
All NZLC self-containment vehicle inspectors are required to have good working knowledge and understanding of the following forms.
1) NZLC Green warrant - Master Test Sheet
2) PGDB Self-contained Vehicle Regulations
3) Gazetted Vehicle Inspections and recording requirements
Portable Toilet or Not Freedom Camping ?
Vehicles that will not be used for Freedom Camping can still be certified under the NZ Standard 5465:2001 - No PGDB Levy.
A blue warrant card will be issued together with the cerificate.
From 1 September NZLC will offer an Orange warrant card for vehicles that will not be used for Freedom Camping. these will be suitable for private or commercial properties and events and for vehicles with portable toilets.
Guidelines and suggested solutions
Note: Guidelines are suggestions only to assist in making determinations. In all cases the relevant legislation, including regulations and Standards only have standing when qualifying a vehicle for self-containment.
Please click on the following links and icons to the right to view, download or print guidelines.
NZ Lifestyle Camping Ltd is committed to supporting NZ campers and the associated industry in meeting self containment requirements. As such we are continually providing support and guidance to our vehicle inspectors and the wider industry.
FOR PGDB Administered
Green 4 year warrants
Fees and charges
From 01 June 2024
$63.00
Total payment $183.00
From 1 June NZLC's standard processing and issue fee for Green warrants is $63.00 per self containment check. An additional $120.00 (PGDB) Levy is also payable
Payment can be made to the NZ Lifestyle Camping bank account 02-0628-0084975-00 stating the vehicle registartion number or invoice number as a reference.
Note: A discounted rate may apply for fleet operators.
A standard $20 fee applies for replacement documentation or reissue of missing window cards or $30 where the vehicle registration plates have been changed as this requires us to produce and lodge new documentation
Do you have?
1) NZLC logo for displaying on vehicle or building
2) Certificate from NZ Lifestyle camping shown your Testing Officer ID
3) A supply of self containment test sheets and recording sheets
Audits - PGDB has commenced routine audits of certifying authorities and vehicle inspectors to ensure legislation is being followed and suggest improvements.
We are aware that the interpretation and implementation of NZS5465:2001 and the PGDB guidelines can vary between issuing authorities and testing officers. NZLC has adopted a best practice approach and follows the legislation's intent while endorsing and promoting industry solutions and improvements.
For NZ Standards
Blue 4 year warrants
Fees and charges
From 01 April 2024
$48.00
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