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Law & Regulations — 🇳🇿 New Zealand

🇳🇿 New Zealand — fuel prices

Updated: 11.05.2026

Diesel

$2.03 /l

NZD3.30 · €1.88/l

74 of 106

pricier than 69% of countries

Petrol

$2.00 /l

NZD3.24 · €1.85/l

85 of 107

pricier than 79% of countries

LPG

$1.17 /l

NZD1.89 · €1.08/l

38 of 46

pricier than 80% of countries

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More than 1600 fines issued to freedom campers in Queenstown under new rules Law & Regulations © RNZ
NZ New Zealand

More than 1600 fines issued to freedom campers in Queenstown under new rules

The Queenstown Lakes District Council introduced new freedom camping rules in December, restricting vehicles to 141 designated sites. Over three months, 1514 Freedom Camping Act infringements at $400 and 108 Reserves Act infringements at $800 were issued, primarily for illegal parking or overstaying. The council reported the highest number of fines since around 2019, while campers argue that demand for spaces far exceeds supply.

Source: RNZ ENG
Law & Regulations NZ New Zealand

South Island Freedom Camping Rules Tighten

District councils are tightening freedom camping rules for motorhomes and campervans due to increasing numbers and environmental concerns. As of December 2025, the Queenstown Lakes District restricts camping to certified self-contained vehicles at 141 marked car parks, with a maximum two-night stay. The Mackenzie District has fully enforced restrictions, and fines for illegal camping range from NZD 400 to 800.

Source: scoop.co.nz ENG
Wānaka residents upset by freedom campers Law & Regulations © Otago Daily Times Online News
NZ New Zealand

Wānaka residents upset by freedom campers

A new freedom camping bylaw in Queenstown Lakes District has sparked complaints from Wānaka residents. In the first 12 days, 64 infringement notices were issued, while locals report traffic, threats, and unsanitary conditions from campervan and motorhome users. The bylaw permits overnight stays in self-contained vehicles at 15 designated sites for no more than two nights in a 30-day period.

Source: Otago Daily Times Online News ENG

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