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• Gisborne/Hangaroa Party Hunt - 17th - 20th September

  • Start
    17/09/2026
  • End
    20/09/2026
  • Location
    Hangaroa

  Hangaroa Party Hunt

  This is a private forest block of approx. 1200 ha 8hrs from Auckland in the Gisborne region which holds red and fallow deer plus goats and some pigs.  Area is suitable for beginners. Area is mature pine forest with clearings and tracks to most corners, no vehicles allowed in the forest.

  Being an autumn hunt we can target all animals. Stags will be wandering around and still in antler. There will be plenty of opportunity to shoot goats plus good numbers of deer.

  Accommodation is large shearers quarters with bunks, kitchen, ablution block, running water etc. Need to bring sleeping bag, toiletries, food, cooker etc.  Transport should be SUV or 4WD. Road in is not suitable for low or small cars.

  Leave Thurs 17th am and return Sunday 20th pm (option to stay on and return Monday)

  Topo map ref is BG41 and BG42 and bring GPS/Garmin/map etc. (38.669 177.545)

  Transport. Arrange shared transport to save on fuel as long way to travel.

  Limited to 8 participants. Briefing documents will be sent out to successful candidates.    As we have a high level of interest in party hunts this will be run through a ballot process.  8 names will be drawn and successful applicants contacted shortly after this. Note: we have two party hunts planned this weekend, please indicate which is your preferred hunt if applying for both.

  Cost is $30 per person. Registrations close and Ballot drawn on Monday 31st August.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Conservation Workshop with Trapping Aotearoa

  • When
    23/09/2026
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    7 Target Street, Point Chev
  • Spaces left
    28

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  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.

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• Lake Tarawera Party Hunt 26th - 29th September

  • Start
    26/09/2026
  • End
    29/09/2026
  • Spaces left
    14

  Lake Tarawera Party Hunt

  We’re opening registrations for a Lake Tarawera hunt running from Sat 26^th to Tues 29^th September. This trip is boat‑access only, and will be camping at Hot Water Beach on the lake edge.  We’ll be ferrying everyone across, so please pack reasonably light to make the crossings smooth.  If you’d prefer to bring your own boat, that’s all good too!

  Hot Water Beach sits inside the Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve, surrounded by classic Tarawera bush – podocarp, fern gullies, and open pockets that make for good stalking. The area holds red deer, pigs, and wallabies, and there’s also excellent trout fishing if you want to bring a rod.

  Once selected, you’ll need to book your own campsite through DOC. Brian Sims will be leading this one & will be taking the boys, so feel free to get the kids and partner involved if they are club members.   The NZDA hunt cost for this event is $30 per person.

  If you’d like to be part of this hunt, please reply to register your interest. – Note we have two hunts planned this weekend.   Please indicate which is your preferred hunt if applying for both. 

  Registrations close and Ballot drawn Mon 31st August.

  
  

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