Due to a strong decline in campervan rental demand during Covid, we partnered with The New Zealand Tiny House Company to build a range of spec tiny houses on wheels. The team also invented ‘The Ezypod’ – a portable storage container toolbox.
As at January 2023, our tree planting initiative has planted over 6000 native trees at several different projects throughout New Zealand. You can access more information by clicking here.
By June 2023, we received a large fleet of long-wheel based VW Crafter vans for the purpose of 4-berth manufacturing. This marked a milestone of continued full-time manufacturing of the Koru Star 4 Freedom. Since that date, over 30 units commenced service between 2023 and 2025.
In recent months, we have made significant technological advancements. All newly built campervans are now equipped with 280Ah LiFePO4 batteries, providing 25% more battery capacity. These batteries offer a longer lifespan, greater durability, and help reduce waste, while also eliminating 12V power restrictions in our vehicles. Additionally, we have introduced Bluetooth battery testing and added more C-charge ports for enhanced convenience.
Our Koru Star 4 Freedom units have undergone a complete redesign of their bed and kitchen areas, with plans to upgrade all 4 Freedom models during the winter of 2025. Starting in September 2025, our manufacturing team will increase production of Koru Star 2 Freedom campervans to expand this fleet.
We are also proud to announce that by January 2025, Wendekreisen has planted over 14,000 native New Zealand trees through our planting-per-hire initiative.
In the future, our aim is to make a fair profit by maintaining and promoting ongoing sustainable business practices whilst providing value for money, products and services.