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19 January, 202623 January, 2026 Kim Whitwell News

Next Council meeting

The next meeting of the Game Animal Council will be held on 11 February 2026 commencing at 9.30am at Rydges Wellington Airport.

Members of the public are welcome to attend.

Please contact info@nzgac.org.nz if you have any questions.

See information about the meeting, and previous meeting papers on this page.

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