Self-containment warrant cards: which ones are valid?

Which warrant cards are valid?

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Certified Blue before 6/23, any toilet

OK to freedom camp on public land† until 7 June 2026 (or until your card expires, if earlier).

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Certified Blue before 6/24, fixed toilet

OK to freedom camp on public land† until 7 June 2026 (or until your card expires, if earlier).

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Certified Blueportable toilet

You may not freedom camp on public land.

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Certified Green (fixed toilet only)

OK to freedom camp on public land†.

All cards are valid on private or commercial properties, crown land that isn’t LINZ or council-controlled, club sites, organised events and anywhere payment is made, unless they choose otherwise.

† What is ‘public land’? Land managed by district and local councils. Can include land otherwise controlled by NZTA, LINZ or DOC.

Currently LINZ has 5 FC areas and the new law applies.

The new law applies to DOC sites that require self-containment.

The government has extended their transition period: some blue warrant cards will be acceptable until 7 June 2026. Check above to see if your warrant card holds good for freedom camping.

ckw.nz/linz ckw.nz/doc-csc

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