New Zealand — VanSky Motorhome Comfort Index

Actress Amanda Rawles spent a 10-day vacation traveling around New Zealand in a campervan. The 25-year-old celebrity chose a lifestyle without a permanent home, moving around in a converted van.

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.

Auckland Council has temporarily banned freedom camping at Coxs Bay from April 1, 2026, due to repeated rule breaches. Over two years, 34 complaints were filed and over 170 infringements issued for overnight stays outside the three designated spaces for self-contained vehicles.

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.