Special Edition All Points Bulletin

May 2017 Special Edition
All Points Bulletin 
 
Self Containment, Upcoming Events - AGM, South Island Tour, Membership Drive, Hosting Events - Liability Cover
 
AGM Saturday 1:30 pm 29 July Himatangi Beach

Image - Offroad camping at Le Mans. Come on NZ we can do this
 
Brrrr. The temperature has definately dropped a little this month. Bev and I will be heading to the South Island mid June and we expect it to be a tad cooler than what we are used to here in mild Manawatu. 
 
Typically, our gas heater in the caravan has packed up and finding someone who can service it here is a bit tricky. A little bit of Googling and we came across Caravan Planet in Christchurch and spoke to the owner Steve who really knows his stuff. We are looking forward to popping into the workshop in Christchurch on our travels. 
 
As an inclusive camping organisation we support all forms of campers from motorcyclists through to housetruckers. It doesn't matter whether you have a tent and pushbike or the latest Winnebago. We are continually lobbying councils to ensure that all NZ campers retain the opportunity to camp responsibly and sustainably around our regions. 
 
Due to unfolding events around self containment this has taken most of our time but our priorities still lie with representing all campers.   
Gary Stoneley, President, All Points Camping Club of NZ
 
Please share this update with anyone passonate about camping and vanning in NZ

All Points Camping NZ 
is now an Issuing Authority for the 
Self Containment Standard NZS 5465 
 
On the 8th May 2017 the NZMCA executive made the decision to no longer process self containment certificates for non members with the exception of business partners. 
 
This is understandable given the workload being placed on their volunteer testing officers but also disappointing to see the shift from being people focused to business. 

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We believe that it is important that NZ campers have a choice in getting their self containment documentation.They should not be forced to join an organisation or follow organisation specific rules just to get their certification. 
 
Effective from 1 June All Points Camping NZ will be accepting correctly completed self containment certificates and issuing the documentation.
We have been in contact with MBIE and have secured a copyright licence, to reproduce a modified CSC checklist, which is available on our website.
Our public directory of businesses and individuals who can do self containment testing is online, live and mobile friendly. The directory will be added to as more testing officers and businesses register.
Any existing qualified self containment officer can forward completed checklists to All Points Camping and register on the free directory. Qualified testing officers are NOT ringfenced to any one organisation and are entitled to charge for their service.
Any person who believes they would like to be a CSC testing officer is invited to register. Our 4 module qualifying scheme shown above will be implemented on a case by case situation recognising prior skills, experience and aptitude. 

What Does this Mean for Campers? 
 
The CSC standards review committe has recently disbanded from considering amendments to the existing standard. Any changes will be known over the next few weeks and are expected to take effect from December 2017. In the interim the current standard NZS 5465 is the only legal standard. 
 
Self containment certificates issued or renewed under the current standard will be valid for 4 years from the date of issue.  
 
If you believe your camper may be excluded under the proposed changes it is anticipated that you will have until December to get it certified or renewed.
 
For the All Points Camping team it means a lot of hardwork on the horizon but with your help we can make a difference.

UPCOMING EVENTS
 
With winter setting in and us still catching up after a busy summer season also CSC issues there are no immediate upcoming events. 
 
Our 1st AGM last year was a small affair in Napier and we have decided to hold this years AGM at Himatangi Beach Holiday Park on Saturday the 29th July at 1:30pm. This is a terrific holiday park and easily accessed off State Highway One. There are 45 campsites available and it would be fantastic to fill them up. Your opinions matter so please join us..
 
This is a commercial camp but club discount applies. Please contact us or book directly with Himatangi Holiday Park. A registration page link and information will be sent out in June.
 
We are planning to head to the Mystery Creek Leisure show in September and The Thames Steampunk festival in November. More information will follow.

APC's South Island Tour
 
We will be In Christchurch on the 19 June, and spending 10 days travelling around before we head back to work. We will be availabe to discuss all manner of camping issues and hope to catch up with you. Please message us on 027 2469778 or via allpointsnz@gmail.com. We would love to get your club cranked up down south and some events happening.

Over the next few months we will be doing a push on membership and encouraging group members to become financial and support our growth as an organisation. 
 
We operate with a very small vounteer team but are expanding fast and your financial support is greatly appreciated.
 
Membership only costs $10.00 per family per year or $25.00 with 2 years Kiwi Holiday Parks and Bluebridge discounts.
Please consider making that one off $10.00 or $25.00 membership payment.
 
We will shortly be issuing renewal invoices to members who joined early 2016.

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APCNZ carries liabilty insurance to help our members host rallies and events. 
 
We also support our members with event guidelines and can setup online registration and payment. It's all part of the package.
Why not get a few friends together and organise a camping related event now.

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