Announcements
DOC to introduce new fines for those who break conservation rules
Submitted by admin on Sun, 13/09/2020 - 10:00pmFines are being introduced for people who break the laws that protect native species and conservation land.
File photo. Photo: DOC
The Department of Conservation can issue warning letters and in serious cases prosecute people who flout the rules.
In addition, it now has the option to issue fines with an infringement notice.
Animal welfare regulations - surgical procedures
Submitted by admin on Sat, 08/08/2020 - 9:13pmThe new regulations, the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Amendment Regulations 2020, are available on the NZ Legislation website here. They will be incorporated into the Animal Welfare (Care and Procedures) Regulations 2018 in the future.
Educated Hunter Podcast - NZGAC Don Hammond Interviewed
Submitted by admin on Sun, 05/04/2020 - 10:05amDon Hammond has been the chairman of the New Zealand Game Animal Council (GAC) for nearly six years. Matt Gibson sat down with Don to learn about what the GAC is, how it works, the challenges it faces, and most importantly why hunters from New Zealand should care deeply about the Game animal council. Past challenges, recent wins, and future plans. If you’re a hunter and you care about NZ hunting, the game animals we have, the public land we hunt on, and the natural environment we hunt in you need to listen to this podcast and share it far and wide.
NZGAC Media Release - Arms Legislation Bill requires significant improvement
Submitted by admin on Thu, 24/10/2019 - 8:25amNZ Game Animal Council
Media Statement
23 October 2019
Arms Legislation Bill requires significant improvement
The Game Animal Council (GAC) has appeared before Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Select Committee to outline significant issues with the Arms Legislation Bill.
African Swine Fever Warning
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/05/2019 - 1:51pmA major outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) is occurring in Europe and Asia. Many wild boar in these countries have become infected and most die.
ASF is highly contagious and infects both domestic and wild pigs. In Europe, the disease is moving back and forth between these populations making eradication difficult.
ASF is not a danger to humans or your dogs but an outbreak would be devastating for the New Zealand economy.
Pigs with ASF are slow-moving, may have diarrhoea, and often you will see blood spots on their organs when you open them up.
Arms Amendment Bill - GAC Media Statement
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/04/2019 - 7:19pmNZ Game Animal Council
Media Statement
2 April 2019
Arms Amendment Bill will not significantly impact recreational hunting
The Arms Amendment Bill announced by the Government contains provisions to allow for the continuation of recreational and commercial hunting of large game animals, according to Game Animal Council Chair Don Hammond.
MSSA’s unnecessary for recreational hunting - GAC
Submitted by admin on Wed, 20/03/2019 - 7:25pmNZ Game Animal Council
Media Statement
20 March 2019
MSSA’s unnecessary for recreational hunting
“The conversation New Zealand is now having regarding the use of military-style semi-automatic firearms (MSSA’s) is important and the Game Animal Council wishes to clarify several aspects in relation to their use for hunting game animals,” says Chair Don Hammond.
Stop the Tahr Cull - Sarah Dowie MP
Submitted by admin on Fri, 28/09/2018 - 7:06amThe Green Party Conservation Minister from the Labour-led Government has announced a plan to cull tens of thousands of tahr, starting this weekend.
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)
Submitted by admin on Tue, 18/04/2017 - 8:45am24 March 2017
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) What pig hunters and recreational hunters need to know.
A recent outbreak of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Norway has highlighted the importance of Biosecurity measures to prevent this disease reaching New Zealand. CWD does not affect pigs and there has never been a case of CWD in New Zealand but because of the cross over between deer hunters and pig hunters you need to read this.