Kim Whitwell Media statements

Hunters – have your voices heard on the future management of highly valued game animal herds

The Game Animal Council Act 2013 (GAC Act) is the first piece of legislation in New Zealand to recognise game animals as valued introduced species and enable them to be sustainably managed while also achieving conservation outcomes. This is made possible through Herds of Special Interest (HOSI), whereby the Minister for Hunting and Fishing can … Continue reading Hunters – have your voices heard on the future management of highly valued game animal herds

Larry Blair Media statements

Second Herd of Special Interest takes step toward designation

The NZ Game Animal Council (GAC) congratulates the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation on successfully submitting their Wapiti Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) proposal to the Minister for Hunting and Fishing, who is now going to consider formally designating wapiti as a HOSI in Fiordland National Park. To support the Wapiti HOSI, the Government will also introduce … Continue reading Second Herd of Special Interest takes step toward designation

Larry Blair Media statements

Sika Herd of Special Interest one step closer

The NZ Game Animal Council (GAC) congratulates the Central North Island Sika Foundation on successfully submitting their Sika Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) proposal to the Minister for Hunting and Fishing. The Minister has decided to begin the process to explore formally designating a Sika HOSI in the Kaimanawa and Kaweka Forest Parks. This is … Continue reading Sika Herd of Special Interest one step closer