Amanda Rawles in a Campervan: 10 Days on New Zealand Roads

Tourism Holdings Ltd dominates the motorhome and recreational vehicle rental market in Oceania and North America. The company is listed on the NZX in New Zealand under ISIN NZHELE0001S9 and operates brands including Apollo, Britz and Maui. Its business model combines seasonal rentals with used vehicle sales.

Auckland Council has temporarily banned freedom camping at Westmere's Coxs Bay due to repeated rule violations. Over the past two years, 170 fines were issued for parking outside designated areas and using disabled spots. A full review of regulations is scheduled for later this year.

The article outlines key parameters for checking the weight when towing a caravan, non-compliance with which could void insurance. It lists nine critical metrics, including Gross Vehicle Mass, Aggregate Trailer Mass, and axle loads. The aim is to help owners avoid common weighing mistakes and ensure safe, legal operation.

New Zealand company StabiX has introduced the StabiX 250 amphibious motorhome, capable of traveling on both land and water. The 7.6-meter model features a wheeled platform with a 40 hp engine for land travel at speeds up to 9 km/h and a 300 hp outboard motor for water travel at speeds over 60 km/h. The starting price is 273,000 USD.

New Zealand-based ZION Motorhome has launched a structured ownership support program for campervan customers. The program covers scheduled servicing, technical assistance, and operational resources, responding to increased buyer demand for clarity regarding long-term vehicle maintenance and ownership costs.

Spain tightened inspections for camper vans — meanwhile in Torrox, 50 motorhomes occupied a riverbed. Italians 3D-printed a motorhome from plastic in four days, Hyundai unveiled an 800-volt electric camper, and 34 million Americans are hitting the road. Demolitions in Turkey, bans in Scotland, and a woman who drove along the Baltic in an electric Smart — all in this issue.