Sika HOSI
The Sika HOSI in the Central North Island was proposed by the Central North Island Sika Foundation. It was formally designated as a HOSI in July 2026. Learn about the Sika HOSI here.
Image credit: Fiona Duley
Wapiti HOSI
The Wapiti HOSI in Fiordland National Park was proposed by the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation. It was formally designated as a HOSI in July 2026. Learn about the Wapiti HOSI here.
Tahr HOSI
The GAC has received a formal expression of interest from the New Zealand Tahr Foundation, which is currently developing a HOSI concept for Himalayan tahr. See the NZ Tahr Foundation Facebook page here.
Learn more about HOSI
- HOSI – Main page
- The HOSI process
- HOSI FAQs
- Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill