Thread: Pet wallaby.

Whats the best time of year to look for a young one ?
Somthing that doesn't need bottle feeding .
Im in Hamilton If anyone can help me out , happy cover any costs incurred .
Thanks SP

I would take this down if I were you. Its a big No-No. Risk a fine at least. As they are a gazetted pest in New Zealand therefore it is illegal. Places like zoos, wildlife parks and research facilities will have a government permit enabling them to hold in captivity.

Totally agree with scottrods

Originally Posted by scottrods

I would take this down if I were you. Its a big No-No. Risk a fine at least. As they are a gazetted pest in New Zealand therefore it is illegal. Places like zoos, wildlife parks and research facilities will have a government permit enabling them to hold in captivity.

Have you got a link to some rules and regs about this sort of thing? Not doubting you, it's just that I've known plenty of people to have pet possums and all kinds I other "pest" animals.

I did a quick google search but found nothing.

Have a look at the Bay of Plenty Regional Council website - they have info on pests as "pets".

You may be correct , and if the MODS want to pull the thread that's fine . Plenty of responsible people have had them , and possums as pets .
Council had a note on file that reminded the metre reader too close my gate because I had 2 free range rabbits mowing my lawn ( 1 was 6kg the fatt bastard ).
Last time I looked , rabbits ,goats ,dogs,cats ,pigs ,and deer were all abit of a pest at some stage.

No point pulling the thread, informative to those not in the know like myself.

https://www.boprc.govt.nz/news-centr...ests-not-pets/
http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/pests/registers/uor
https://www1.maf.govt.nz/uor/searchframe.htm

Yep, Wallabies are prohibited (although you can seek permission). Maybe dock one first?

Ferrets are the only mammal established in NZ on the Unwanted Organism Register. Good info - never knew any of this.

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Not that long ago some guys from Rotovegas, used to shoot the mums to get the joey. These they would then hand rear in 10ltr paint tins to make them tame enough to handle. These would then be on sold to Asia as pets and back to Aussie. Probably they are still doing it. Used to meet these guys whilst I was doing security on Maori trust blocks.

Ive always wanted one as a pet too. I have had some bizzare native/pesty type "pets" over the years and it never occured to me that it may be illegal. As long as youre not harming anyone then go for it. Some laws are just plain fucked up and dont deserve to be abided by.

Originally Posted by Gapped axe

Not that long ago some guys from Rotovegas, used to shoot the mums to get the joey. These they would then hand rear in 10ltr paint tins to make them tame enough to handle. These would then be on sold to Asia as pets and back to Aussie. Probably they are still doing it. Used to meet these guys whilst I was doing security on Maori trust blocks.

Please mind my ignorance but what why the need for security on a Maori trust block?

Originally Posted by Sideshow

Please mind my ignorance but what why the need for security on a Maori trust block?

To stop the owners and wannabies from flogging the stock and equipment, and poaching game whilst there are workers on site. Did it for 17yrs

Originally Posted by Sideshow

Please mind my ignorance but what why the need for security on a Maori trust block?

it'll be the pakeha dishonesty blocks bringing in a bad crowd is all

that was also an issue. On one block the Pakeha manager tried to dismiss me, tried to hide his dishonsety, the head of the trust wouldn't wear it, he got dismissed instead.

Someone I know picked up a road kill from Lake Tarawera, and chucked it onto the road near Hunterville. It resulted in quite stir.
Silly and funny at the same time.