Thread: hunter shot and killed in Tolaga bay

Yep. Reading between the lines, a young person shot him, but the adult supervising the young person shouldn't have had the firearm in the first place, or else he wouldn't have been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm.

As of it wasn't tragic enough a young person has to live with the consequences of their actions.

The authorities have moved awfully fast in this case, getting all the information out in the public arena, which makes a change.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/child-...DY74GGML2ZDKQ/

jesus what a tragedy, one father dead, one father likely going to jail, and a kid under 13 who has killed someone.

Just sad all round

So bloody sad for everybody concerned.RIP John.

latest update says unlicensed father with 13yrold who fired the fatal shot apparently whilst spotlighting for possums .Charges have been laid .

Very sad. This is the first time I can remember that Police have issued a clear statement as to the circumstances. It prevents most of the bullshit speculation/embellishment that often goes on after these events.

It would seem to highlight some of the challenges that exist in this sector - out of the mainstream parts of the country seem to have existed on a fairly fluid compliance-with-the-laws basis for a very long time. It remains a challenge I would suggest to bring these areas up to speed with what people in the main centers are doing for compliance and licencing.