UK holiday parks change hands · VanLife Weekly #21
Sun Communities sells UK chain Park Holidays for $1bn. Plus: 4 ADAC routes through Hesse, barriers in Alghero, Singapore family heads to Turkey.
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VanSky index for Titirangi, New Zealand — 67 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed every 3 hours from real weather observations.
Titirangi, New Zealand — VanSky 45 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #103 of 106 cities in the country (as of 31 May 2026). Temperature 18°C, wind 36 km/h. Solar panels yield 0.2 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
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No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.
Weather index for vanlifers: from 0 to 100. Calculated daily from real weather data — temperature, precipitation, wind and sun.
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Updated: 30.05.2026
Diesel
$1.90 /l
NZD3.17 · €1.63/l
82 of 127
pricier than 64% of countries
Petrol
$1.95 /l
NZD3.26 · €1.67/l
96 of 126
pricier than 75% of countries
LPG
$1.15 /l
NZD1.92 · €0.99/l
32 of 46
pricier than 67% of countries
Maxus Automotive, led by former LDV distributor executives, has launched in New Zealand. The lineup includes two motorhomes, a campervan, five caravans, the eDeliver75 electric truck, and Sunwin electric buses. Motorhomes are sold through THL's RV SuperCentre network, while caravans are retailed directly. The company cites growing acceptance of Chinese brands and plans to add a ute-based off-road variant.
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© Camping World Holdings-Aktie (US14132T1088): Kursschwäche, Dividende und Ausblick nach Q1-Zahlen
New Zealand campervan rental specialist Tourism Holdings Ltd reported revenue growth and high fleet utilization, while US-based Camping World Holdings posted lower revenue and profit due to weak demand for new RVs
Specialist broker GoShorty has expanded its portfolio by launching temporary motorhome insurance, with temporary taxi and temporary hire and reward car to follow. The temporary hire and reward car insurance is specifically for food and parcel delivery. The first product, temporary motorhome, offers flexible cover from 1 to 28 days.
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© Tourism Holdings Ltd stock (NZHELE0001S9): Board changes and outlook for the campervan operator
Tourism Holdings Ltd (THL), a campervan rental specialist, has announced board changes. Long-serving independent director Gráinne Troute stepped down after approximately 11 years. The company continues to navigate a softer tourism environment and integrate recent acquisitions. THL shares trade on the NZX under ticker THL with a market capitalization of around NZD 475 million.
Insurance specialist Safeguard has released advice for motorhome and campervan owners to reduce fuel consumption amid rising prices. Tips include checking tyre pressure, reducing weight by emptying water tanks, and adopting smoother driving habits.
Over the past three years, road accidents involving Hong Kong tourists abroad have increased, notably in Japan and New Zealand. A recent triple collision on New Zealand's South Island killed two Hong Kong visitors. Key factors include unfamiliarity with local traffic laws, speed differences, and driver fatigue. Recommendations include studying local regulations, renting vehicles with winter equipment, and limiting daily driving to 4–5 hours.
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