Policies

Social media community rules

Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn are key channels that we engage with hunters and the wider sector through.

Our Social Media Community Rules helps ensure these channels are used constructively and for the good of the community.

You can view the GAC Social Media Community Rules here (PDF File).

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Vertebrate toxic agent use Policy

GAC’s position on the use of vertebrate toxins to control animal pests in New Zealand can be found here (PDF File).

OSPRI has information relating to the use of toxic agents:

• OSPRI fact sheet – dogs and 1080 (PDF File)
• OSPRI fact sheet – deer repellent for 1080 baits (PDF File)
• Information from DOC – dogs and 1080

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Page last updated 22 January 2026