Updates from the Southern Lakes Branch |
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Agenda for the next club night
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6.30pm Bar opens
7.30pm Meeting starts
8.00pm Beers and Drinks refils
8.15pm Photo Competition Judging
Guest Speaker TBC
9.30pm Drinks and Social
10.30pm End of meeting |
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CLUB MEETING VENUE
Arrowtown Bowling Club, 6 Hertford Street,
(Next to Arrowtown Firestation) |
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Member Aaron Shaw with the first roaring stag for the season |
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Joint branch Hunting TripWhat: 4WD hunting trip up the Dobson When: Anzac Weekend 22nd - 24th April Details: More information on the website Cost: $75 pp |
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If you are reading the newsletter on your phone, be sure to look out for the "View Entire Message" link at the end so you don't miss out of the info.
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Recent Greenstone Working Bee
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First fallow buck for Blake Veitch - 7 yrs (under supervision from David Veitch) with new member Rhys in the Greenstone last week |
The annual April trip to the Mid Greenstone hut saw some of our members visit the area for the first time. This is a great asset for the club and even if not hunting, there is great fishing during November to May and it's a great location to take the family for a hike.
Thanks to everyone that helped out last week - we got some more painting done, checked stoat traps, chopped firewood, cleaned windows, and of course got some hunting in.
Since the Greenstone featured in the NZ hunter episode , the recent team up there noticed a lot more activity in the valley particularly opposite the hut on the other side of the river (where they filmed) and we've noticed that the hut bookings have increased.
We do have a members only wardens quarters so if anyone is keen to get away for a few days, hike in, spend a few days up there and check the hut/ keep an eye on things, do let us know.
Next trip
While there , the team measured up for some repairs and building work that we are looking to do in September Traps
We also need to schedule in refurbish and update of our stoat trapping line So save the dates 20th - 30th Sept 2022 as this is when we will plan another tip in to do traps and maintenance and of course more hunting opportunities available. |
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Upper Caples Hut
We also need to do some general maintenance on our Upper Caples Hut, gutters cleaned, tidy up etc so we may try and send in a team there too - Dates to be confirmed
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Hunting and Wildlife Magazine
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Prefer a Printed Copy? You can order your
printed copy of NZDA
Hunting & Wildlife Magazine
and have it delivered to your
home address
www.nzda.shop
$10 a copy
or
$29 for 4 x editions
Back issues of the magazine are also available for purchase.
Don't forget to send in your hunting images & stories. Vouchers received for articles published
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WARO review - Important information for members
What is WARO? It is a review of where helicopters are going to be allowed to heli hunt
2018 National WARO Review MAR 2022 information sheet.pdf
Why does it affect me?
Because one of the areas is the Remarkables (Nevis Valley) where currently no heli hunting is permitted but if they allow it, the deer will have no where to hide in the tussocks and our local hunting block will be gone!
What should I do?
Make a submission
This area was recommended by the local DOC office and public consultation to remain red, however DOC in Wellington have since ignored this recommendation and want to allow heli hunting - grrrr
When do I need to do this by?
Closing date is 27th April
I've never written a submission - what do I do?
Ideally you need to read up and argue the points made and make reference to the arguments in context with the legislation, see the detail below
But I don't have much time for that
Then submit feedback to waro@doc.govt.nz and agree or disagree with the changes
The main areas of interest around here are:-
- Mt Aurum – now Restricted (Roar shutdown only) when it was permitted (no loss)
- Ruataniwha – now Not Permitted, was permitted (big win) - make sure you support that
- Kakanui – now Restricted – was not permitted (loss)
- Murihiku – now Restricted, was Not Permitted (loss)
- Remarkables – now Restricted, was Not Permitted (note this is the new Central area, the adjacent land is Not Permitted) (Big Loss)
- Kopuwai – now Restricted, was Not Permitted (loss)
Where can I read or do more?
1. Read the submission we made in 2018 to give you an example of what we suggested back in 2018 and check out the updated WARO detail on the DOC website
2. Read the changes proposed and why they rejected the proposals.
waro-recommendations-draft-2022.pdf
3. Write and email your own submission (but please copy the club for reference)
Email: waro@doc.govt.nz
Subject line: March consultation feedback |
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Copy of WARO email sent to the club...
You will hopefully recall that, in June 2018, the Department sought feedback on draft recommended changes to its 2015 national Wild Animal Recovery Operations (WARO) land schedule. In December 2018, a second round of feedback was sought on further changes. However, the second round only sought feedback from first round submitters and, following feedback evaluation, the process then stalled mid-2019 for several reasons.
The Department now wishes to complete the process by inviting a 3rd and final round of feedback from anyone potentially affected by the draft changes. The attached word document is largely a re-circulation of the second round proposed changes but with some recent amendments and simpler presentation for easier understanding. There is space for your comment but additional sheets can also be submitted. All land access recommendations have been mapped and are available on the DOC website
A brief information sheet is attached to help answer any questions you may have.
The department was also contemplating moving South Island WARO Roar closure dates for ‘Permitted’ (green) areas from 23 March – 9 April (plus Easter when it falls outside these dates) to 29 March – 15 April (plus Easter when it falls outside these dates) to better align with the actual Roar. Your feedback is invited on this proposal. The Roar dates for ‘Permitted’ locations within Kahurangi National Park would remain unchanged as these are set by bylaws.
Please send feedback to waro@doc.govt.nz . This must be received by 5.00 pm Wednesday 27 April 2022 to be considered.
Kind regards
WARO national review panel
Department of Conservation
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Rare bird sighting wanted
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Kokako rewardKeep your eyes peeled while out and about this roar. |
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New Arms Act
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On 24 June 2022, a new part of the Arms Act 1983 comes into force requiring the approval of shooting clubs and certification of ranges. This requires new regulations, which are currently being consulted on by New Zealand Police.
NZDA and The Game Animal Council will be making a submission on behalf of the hunting sector. However, it’s important that our club and individuals also provide their views as clubs and ranges are critical for the safe instruction, training and sighting-in of firearms.
Consultation is open now and runs until 4 May 2022. More information on the consultation, the discussion document, submissions paper and how to submit are available on the police website |
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Multi Branch Hunting trips
with Central Otago, Upper Clutha and our Southern Lakes branchPhil Wilson (from the new branch in Alexandra), who also helps organise our annual tahr trip, has proposed some dates for a number of hunting trips open to all 3 local NZDA branches.
We will have these available for registration on the club events page
Alternatively please contact CentralOtago@deerstalkers.org.nz.
The details ..(costs, transport, food etc) will be made available and organized closer to the dates
Hunt 1 April 22nd to 25th ( ANZAC)
Top Blocks Dobson
Camp out
red deer & tahr Hunt 2 May 6th to 8th and/0r 13th to 15th
Top Dobson
Camp out
tahr & red deer Hunt 3 May 27th to 29th Waimate
Wallaby hunt
lodge accommodation available .. Quad bikes or ATV side by side's only Hunt 4 June 3rd to 6th (Queens Birthday weekend)
Ferintosh Mt Cook
tahr Hunt 5 July 15th to 17th
Pleasant Flat
hut accom
Helicopter day hunts
chamois
The hunts are open to any member and/or prospective members. All hunts are subject to weather due to river crossings and flying etc and organised by the Central Otago Branch |
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Minutes from March 2021
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Apologies:-Apologies from:-
Alex Ritchie, Liz Mathieson, Terry Walsh, Stephen Dobinson, Andy Pedley, Shaun Moloney, Simon Whiting (finally back in the country but now hunting), Minutes and last months newsletter were sent out - moved that they were true and accurate account by Mac Rocha and seconded by Andy Pearson - CARRIED |
General Correspondence In:-
- Changes to storage of rifles - see Police guidelines and ranges and shooting clubs - feedback due by 4th May - see above
- Received many hut queries - seems Kiwis making the most before tourists return.
- Incorporated Societies Bill means
changes to our constitution, Al will be looking at this and report back before the AGM
in May
- The Tahr Survey closed 21st
March – thanks to those that completed it
- Red Cross training is available and discounted rates are available via NZDA national office
- We received WARO information from DOC - this is important and detailed above
- We received an email from DOC to say we need to do some maintenance at our Caples Hut and that there are some repairs required. Full list detailed here SLNZDA Upper Caples Hut 2022.docx
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Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing - we were successful in our application for a $1000 grant to help hunting training We received a reminder about the QLDC community plan - This consultation process also provides an opportunity for community groups to apply for grants for one-off projects or operational costs for the 2022-2023 financial year. Will try and apply for the club Reminder received from National Office – everyone who renews before 31st March goes into National NZDA prize draw ( Binos, T shirt, Survival kit, caps etc) - GAC sent out the Red Deer aging guide – Seems not many at the meeting had read it yet, but those that did gave great feedback
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The GAC has released the NZ Red Stag Ageing Guide - a free downloadable guide to assist hunters better age red stags in the field and ultimately help manage New Zealand’s red deer herds. The guide provides information to help judge red stag maturity based on some key characteristics and comparisons.
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General Correspondence Out:-
- Application for $1000 Te Hau Toka Southern Lakes Wellbeing funding
- Replies to correspondence above
- Hut booking enquiries/ Correspondence
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Secretaries Report:-Winter Ballots The ballots for June - Sept RHA Greenstone, Steel Creek and the Caples has now been drawn and notifications will go out later this week from DOC ( I know a few of you have enquired and not heard back) Freeman Burn Hut - Builders and helpers needed Many thanks to everyone that has helped with this project so far, there is one final trip tentatively on the weekend of 13th -15th May if anyone is keen?
Some roofing work to do, some interior carpentry, painting and a tidy up.
Your food and transport is paid for - there is hunting in the area This trip will be weather dependant and confirmed the week before |
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Many more images from the hut rebuild are online on this link |
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Treasurers Report:-Balance to date: $71,072
(note : some of this is capitations that we need to pay National Office) Hut fees: $1950 banked this month Bills to pay:
Capitations for Dec, Jan, Feb $109.16
Heli GY Stoat traps $1055
Freeman Burn payments which have been claimed for $2621.43
Total $ 3785.59
Motion to pay by Andy 2nd by Nathan - CARRIED
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Memberships Update:-
Welcome to 14 new members:
WOW!
Family members Nicola and Ashton Hall, Artem Proskurin, Carolina Lembke, Hans Lembke, Joseph Mooney and son, Brian Wilson, Bruce Carey, Ivan Dempsey, Rebecca Beardsley, Jasmine Bent, Iris Brugman, Richard Emery, Lauren Jarvis, Berri Schroder, Tonya Cockcraft, Current paid members 186 |
General Business
- 21st May - there is a range day planned with the Alexandra Branch Details coming soon
- Ladies Hunt ANZAC weekend, Mavora lakes – This is now FULL
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General Enquiries
 info@southernlakesnzda.org.nz
 021 942 328
PO Box 1648, Queenstown, 9348 |
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Club Bank Account
ASB: 12-3405-0071329-00
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Branch Committee and Contacts
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Stoats Traps
Simon Brackstone 021 949 669
Liz Mathieson 021
Advocacy (Hunter Access)
Dave Rider 021 969 350
Trophy Custodian
Alex Ritchie 021 0248 7086
Douglas Scorers
Katie Dugan
Shaun Moloney
Wayne Patterson
Phil Ballam
Callum King
Aaron Shaw
Extra Committee Members
Nick Haprov 021 176 5938
Andy Pedley 021 606 545
Stephen Dobinson 027 553 3991
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