Recreation and the environment
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Freedom camping
Freedom camping is when you camp on public land that isn’t a recognised camping ground or holiday park. Make sure you plan your journey and respect the area you camp in.
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Hunting and fishing
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Hunting on conservation land
You’ll need to get permits for hunting on conservation or other government managed land.
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Fishing
You need to obey some laws and regulations — these can depend on where and what you’re fishing.
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NZ’s natural resources
Find out how we manage and protect our natural resources.
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Daylight saving
Daylight saving starts when clocks go forward by 1 hour at 2am on 27 September 2020.