What self-containment certification is, when you actually need it, and where you can stay in a van that isn't certified — explained plainly by an Auckland campervan seller.
Under current law, vehicles used for freedom camping on public land must be certified self-contained, unless a site is specifically designated for non-self-contained vehicles. If you stay at a campground, holiday park or on private property, the self-containment requirements don't apply — though each place sets its own rules.
A certified vehicle has a certificate of self-containment and a green warrant card displayed inside, and is listed on the national SCV register so enforcement officers can check it. Ask to see the certificate and confirm the vehicle’s entry on the register.
A Certification Authority assesses each vehicle against the regulations, including a toilet permanently fixed to and usable within the vehicle, plus the water supply, wastewater, ventilation, sink and rubbish storage. Having these facilities doesn't guarantee a pass, and certification is separate from a WOF.
All our campervans are green self-contained certified. Every individual listing shows “Green self-contained certified: Yes” and its fitted facilities. Check your chosen campsite’s requirements and local camping rules before travelling.
Official source: Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board — self-contained vehicles.