Latest updates
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GAC to support Fish & Game through CEO secondment
Read more: GAC to support Fish & Game through CEO secondmentThe New Zealand Game Animal Council (GAC) has confirmed its support for a proposal by New Zealand Fish & Game for current GAC CEO Corina Jordan to be seconded as CEO of both Fish & Game and the GAC for a twelve-month period beginning on 15 September 2025. GAC Chair Grant Dodson says the arrangement…
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NZ Hunting sector joins ReWild
Read more: NZ Hunting sector joins ReWildThe Hunting Sector joins Fish & Game New Zealand’s ReWild campaign as a sector wide movement to promote the benefits of hunting, connecting to our wild places, and giving back to nature. She’s one big, beautiful backyard out there and being a hunter is a ticket to adventure and excitement. Hunting equips you with the…
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Opinion: Adaptive management must be the future for NZs wild deer
Read more: Opinion: Adaptive management must be the future for NZs wild deerBy Corina Jordan, Chief Executive, New Zealand Game Animal Council New Zealand has an opportunity to lead the world in progressive, evidence-based deer management that benefits indigenous biodiversity, hunting and communities. However, we remain stuck in a decades-old fight over whether deer and other game animals are pests to eliminate or a resource to value.…
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Oral submission on the GAC (HOSI) Amendment Bill
Read more: Oral submission on the GAC (HOSI) Amendment BillLast week the NZ Game Animal Council (GAC) presented an oral submission following public consultation on the Game Animal Council (HOSI) Amendment Bill. The Bill seeks to clarify the law, to enable the Minister for Hunting and Fishing to establish a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) in a national park and therefore exempt the herd…
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Better Hunting Tahr Ballot briefing – complete before you fly
Read more: Better Hunting Tahr Ballot briefing – complete before you flyHunting tahr in a wilderness area is a unique experience and a rare opportunity for many hunters. This opportunity is only made available because of the contribution that you make to conservation through your hunting activity. The decisions you make while in the mountains are important. The NZ Game Animal Council (GAC) with support from…
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New Council member for the NZ Game Animal Council
Read more: New Council member for the NZ Game Animal CouncilThe NZ Game Animal Council (GAC) welcomes the appointment of Matthew Clarke to the Council.
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CEO Update: August 2025
Read more: CEO Update: August 2025By Corina Jordan, NZ Game Animal Council Chief Executive Officer It was a pleasure to attend the NZDA Conference in Invercargill last month. Connecting with many NZDA members and presenting to those in attendance was a highlight. Huge congratulations to NZDA for delivering a fantastic event. Rakiura Whitetail Trust A new trust – Rakiura Whitetail…
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Update: GAC (HOSI) Amendment Bill submission process
Read more: Update: GAC (HOSI) Amendment Bill submission processUpdate on the Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill We would once again like to thank the sector for coming together, raising awareness, and submitting on the GAC (HOSI) Amendment Bill. This is a significant opportunity to establish a legislative framework that recognises valued introduced game animal herds, in a way that…
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NZ Game Animal Council seeks a modern approach to game animal management
Read more: NZ Game Animal Council seeks a modern approach to game animal managementPublic consultation on the Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill concluded on 24 July 2025. The Bill seeks to clarify the law, to enable the Minister for Hunting and Fishing to establish a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) in a national park and therefore exempt the herd from extermination or eradication requirements…
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Next Council meeting
Read more: Next Council meetingThe next meeting of the Game Animal Council will be held on Thursday 7 August 2025. Members of the public are welcome to attend. See information about the meeting, and previous meeting papers on this page.