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By Corina Jordan, Chief Executive, New Zealand Game Animal Council Over the next few weeks Kiwis have a real opportunity to shape the future for two of New Zealand’s most loved hunting and recreational experiences. Draft herd management plans have been released for a Sika Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) in the Kaimanawa and Kaweka … Continue reading CEO Update November 2025: Have your say on a new era in game animal management

The Government has announced the repeal and replacement of the Arms Act, the legislation at the heart of New Zealand’s firearms laws. This is a significant development for everyone in the hunting community. The new Act is intended to create a law that is more fit-for-purpose, and that improves public safety by keeping firearms out … Continue reading Major changes to firearms law announced

By Corina Jordan, Chief Executive, New Zealand Game Animal Council The global food system is under increasing scrutiny for its climate impact, particularly when it comes to the production of red meat. Here in New Zealand, however, we have an opportunity to tell a much more positive story – one that combines our world-leading farming … Continue reading Opinion: Harvesting wild venison – the carbon-friendly protein option

By Corina Jordan, CEO of the NZ Game Animal Council The Environment Select Committee has released its report on the Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill to the House. Read the Environment Select Committee report here. Report recommendations Following public consultation on the Bill, the Environment Select Committee considered submissions from nearly … Continue reading GAC (HOSI) Amendment Bill heads into second reading

By Corina Jordan, CEO NZ Game Animal Council The year is 1987. Mel Gibson stars in the first Lethal Weapon film, Rick Astley’s ‘Never gonna give you up” is topping the music charts, and in a small corner of the world called New Zealand, the All Blacks rugby team has won the inaugural rugby World … Continue reading CEO Update October 2025: Moving management forward

There’s a bit happening with the Rangitahi/Molesworth Recreation Reserve (in South Marlborough) which may be of interest to hunters, so we’ve asked DOC to provide a quick update. The Molesworth restricted hunting blocks will be moving onto DOC’s new online permit system in November. This is the same easy system used now for getting an … Continue reading Rangitahi/Molesworth update from DOC

A number of ballot block applications are now open, or opening soon: Fiordland wapiti ballot Applications close 5pm 11 November Ballot drawn 22 November Find out more and apply through the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation website. Hooker-Landsborough and Adams tahr ballot Applications open 9am 9 October, and close 4pm 31 October All applicants will be notified … Continue reading Ballot block applications open

The Winter 2025 issue of the GAC’s email newsletter, ‘The Stalk’, is out now! You can read it online here. In this edition: View from the Chair We’re hiring: Policy and Project Advisor ReWild yourself 2026 Tahr Ballot competition Better Hunting top tip Ballot block applications open Update on Molesworth from DOC And more! Didn’t … Continue reading The Stalk – Spring 2025

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By Corina Jordan, NZ Game Animal Council Chief Executive Officer Since starting with the NZ Game Animal Council (GAC), I’ve been in awe at how professional, dedicated, and committed the hunting sector is to achieving practical outcomes for hunting, game animal management, and conservation in New Zealand. I want to thank everyone who I have … Continue reading CEO Update: September 2025