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Founding article · 13 May 2026 · 10 min read

Wheel clamping has been banned in New Zealand since 2019 — here's how landowners actually charge for parking now

A practical guide for NZ landowners — farms, motels, suburban small businesses — operating in the post-2019 reality where wheel clamping is illegal and towing requires a court order. What the four lawful enforcement paths actually look like, what the Disputes Tribunal cares about, and the software-only path now used at most small sites.

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