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Pay a freedom camping fine

When you need to pay your fine

You have to pay the amount on your infringement notice within 28 days of the issue date, unless you write to us to dispute it.

If you do not dispute the fine or pay it on time, we lodge the infringement with the Ministry of Justice. They can enforce the fine and charge you extra costs.

How to pay your fine

 Online

You can pay by Visa, MasterCard, Online EFTPOS or Account2Account (bank transfer).

A card payment fee of 1.75 per cent applies for credit and debit card payments.

You will need to know your infringement notice number.


Pay fine online

 In person

​Pay at any of our libraries with council services.

Have your infringement details handy.

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