Kawerau District Council - Schedule of Freedom Camping Offences and Fines
Freedom Camping in Kawerau
Please refer to Council’s Website, under heading Freedom Camping for all information and duration of stays.
Freedom Camping Infringements
Freedom Camping – Penalties for infringement offences under Freedom Camping Act 2011
| Q315 | Freedom camper failed to correctly dispose of household waste. | $800 |
| Q316 | Freedom camper failed to correctly dispose of wastewater. | $800 |
| Q317 | Freedom camper restricted access to public area or private land. | $400 |
| Q318 | Freedom camper lit a fire. | $400 |
| Q319 | Freedom camped in the District more than 7 nights in 1 month. | $400 |
| Q320 | Freedom camped in a prohibited area. | $400 |
| Q321 | Freedom camped in Restricted Area but not in permitted area. | $400 |
| Q322 | Freedom camped overnight in Prideaux Park not in approved vehicle. | $400 |
| Q323 | Freedom camped in Restricted Area not in self-contained vehicle. | $400 |
| Q324 | Freedom camped in area that had been temporarily closed. | $400 |
| Q325 | Interfered with/damaged area, flora or fauna or any structure. | $800 |
| Q326 | Freedom camper failed to allow inspection by Authorised Officer. | $200 |
| Q327 | Freedom camper gave false or misleading information. | $600 |
Court Prosecution, Maximum Fine $5,000
| Q328 | Freedom camper prevented enforcement officer from working. | Freedom Camping Act 2011, section 20G(1)(a) |
| Q329 | Freedom camper obstructed an enforcement officer. | Freedom Camping Act 2011, section 20G(1)(b) |
| Q330 | Freedom camper assaulted an enforcement officer | Freedom Camping Act 2011, section 20G(1)(c) |
| Q331 | Freedom camper used abusive language to enforcement officer. | Freedom Camping Act 2011, section 20G(1)(d) |
Court Prosecution, Maximum Fine $10,000
| Q332 | Freedom camper unlawfully discharged substance. | Freedom Camping Act 2011, section 20F |