New Zealand Deerstalkers Association - Auckland Branch upcoming events

Clubroom Booking: Pt Chev Historical Society (26/08/2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Hunter Training Day 4 Navigation (26/08/2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

HUNTING TRAINING #4

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Pureora Party Hunt August 2026 (28/08/2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Hi Team,

Our next NZDA Auckland Branch Party Hunt is confirmed for Friday 28 – Sunday 30 August 2026 in the Pureoras, with the option to arrive early or stay on later if it suits your plans.

Pureora Forest Park is an easily accessible hunting area, offering a mix of mature podocarp forest, regenerating bush, open faces, and old skid sites that should hold animals. The terrain varies from easy walking on old logging tracks and the Timber Trail, through to steeper bush faces and tight gullies that reward patient hunters. Pureora is a shared‑use environment, with mountain bikers, trampers, and other hunters often present, so good etiquette and clear target identification are essential. Species in the area include red deer, with the chance of pigs and goats also.

Two long‑time club stalwarts, Mike Morse and Dave Nicol, have generously offered to lead hunts for this trip, so we’ll be splitting into two groups. Final numbers are still TBC, but we’re planning for around 15 people.

Mike’s group will be based around Piropiro Campsite, accessed via Highway 30 through Te Kuiti, then Waimiha Rd, Ongarue Stream Rd, and Kokomiko Rd.

Dave’s group will head into the northern Pureora’s (Okahukura Loop – TBC). This area is 4WD access only (expect a few scratches) and is a great spot to bring a quad or trail bike if you have one.

Both locations are road‑end hunts. Plan to sleep in your vehicle or bring a tent. It will be cold, so pack warm gear, and if you can throw a sack of firewood in the truck, even better.

We’ll do our best to place people according to preference, but no promises.

Get your name in the ballot. We’ll draw attendees on 22 July, and aim to have confirmed groups sorted by 28 July.

Kind regards,

NZDA Auckland Committee

Hunter Training Range Day (all ranges in use) (30/08/2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Clubroom Booking: FSA (02/09/2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Hunter Training Day 5 Hunting Techniques (02/09/2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

HUNTING TRAINING #5

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Hunter Training Day 6 Animal Preparation (09/09/2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

HUNTING TRAINING #6

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Conservation Chat with Trapping Aotearoa (23/09/2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Join us for an essential conservation workshop with Boyd, a leading expert in predator control.

Boyd will be sharing invaluable insights and practical techniques for targeting invasive pests like stoats, rats and possums.

This is a must-attend event for all members of the Auckland NZDA looking to make a real impact on our native wildlife.

Learn how to effectively implement trapping strategies and contribute to a healthier ecosystem.

Clubroom Booking: FSA (09/10/2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Clubroom Booking: Pt Chev Historical Society (28/10/2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Clubroom Booking: FSA (19/11/2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Clubroom Booking: Pt Chev Historical Society (25/11/2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Clubroom Booking: FSA (27/01/2027)

Tue, 26 Jan 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Clubroom Booking: FSA (03/03/2027)

Tue, 02 Mar 2027 19:00:00 GMT

Clubroom Booking: FSA (07/04/2027)

Tue, 06 Apr 2027 20:00:00 GMT

Clubroom Booking: FSA (12/05/2027)

Tue, 11 May 2027 20:00:00 GMT

Clubroom Booking: FSA (21/05/2027)

Thu, 20 May 2027 20:00:00 GMT

Clubroom Booking: FSA (23/06/2027)

Tue, 22 Jun 2027 20:00:00 GMT