Anyone know the status of the Tauranga DOC office in Greerton? Went past the other day, still has signwriting but doesn't look very open. Where do we go for access advice etc now if that's not open?
Cheers
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Anyone know the status of the Tauranga DOC office in Greerton? Went past the other day, still has signwriting but doesn't look very open. Where do we go for access advice etc now if that's not open?
Cheers
Got a funny feeling it closed some time ago, with all dealings via Te Aroha.
Talked to a DOC fella today, he actually asked to see my permit, first time ever I've had to produce it. He said it's closed to the public. Everything is basically online or in local info centres
So how do we do the "talk to a human" thing if there's no local office? Hmmm.Quote:
Originally Posted by charliehorse
ring them tell them you were hunting in the Kalmias and you found a strange bird dead - blackish and had a long curved beak I think it may be a huia - they will be around to talk to you like a shot have dead black bird ready - yes in jest but poor form on DOC,s part- they work for us looking after our public estate
Don't think you can ring direct either, called over slip damage to local section of Te Araroa Trail. Called local office, went thru to DOC Southland, Operator stated calls are forwarded to first available and would take message to forward on. 4 hours later received a call back from local DOC person. This was 2 years ago.
Or a Woobly on Mt Te Aroha. That’s should get you a call backQuote:
Originally Posted by Barry the hunter
It's open. DoC has been stripped out so minimum staff available. Permits best done online
Not everyone has a printer ay. DoC are a screwup.
And that is a big assumption of all Govt Dpt as well as most businesses these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woody
However you can download the permit into your phone or save it in your phones email.
And if you tell me you don't take your phone hunting with you, your bloods worth bottling :thumbsup:
I never print it, just take your phone with you woody. I doubt you'll be asked by anyone to see it though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woody
Hunted for decades with no ph, no epirb; just compass and map. Posted permit carried in pack flap. NZ's gone mad.
You forgot your 303.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woody
Designed to military specifications, "effective to 600yds" though ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by tetawa
Yeah. Wore out a couple of those. Used apeture sight on the first one and aittle 2 1/2 POWER Bushel on the next. That scope took many beatings and the rear lens rim was repeatedly resealed with clear nail polish, but it never lost zero.
I have been checked by a Doc worker twice recently in the Kaimais. He was helping build steps as I passed. I got to talking to him and it turns out he has worked for Doc for 50 years and built a hut I've stayed in.
It doesn't take much time to apply for your permits. Nor to be polite, courteous and to thank the contractors who are doing their best to make our tracks safer. Take the time to tell them how their work makes a difference to people.
It must only be a Jungle Carbine then……Quote:
Originally Posted by NIMROD
600 yards I had one - barrel was in good condition but the bloody thing just would not shoot - threw rounds into a 10 inch group at 100 - put a two groove target barrel on it -improved it somewhat but eventually dumped it - pity cause the whole concept was good -got a no 4 stamped US Property that was accurate
Don't blame DoC- the Government has slashed their budget yet again. Staff get crap salaries, and they are leaving in droves.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woody
They had a "wandering zero"....something to do with the short barrel, muzzle flash hider, harmonics, etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry the hunter
It sounds like we've been hunting in the same spot @Snoppernator. I was talking to him on Tuesday. We've also had some input from him on a couple of searches
Actually, after checking your rifle and dog in your photos we crossed paths last week in the bush and talked about where you'd been and where I was heading.
STILL SHOT more animals than all ya Tikkas etc....etc...:O_O:
Most DoC regional HQ were inaccessible to the public well before this crowd took over. Been isolating themselves from the great unwashed for ages.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger 888
Taupo office is luke flrt knox.
Te Kuiti's doors have been locked for years, could get in appointment only.Quote:
Originally Posted by XR500
Not I @charliehorse The dude you met was a mate of mine... Tony, bandana/Toa Hunter pig hunting top and brown/white gsp. Sounds like he's copied my red dot set up...Quote:
Originally Posted by charliehorse
Did u get access to doc tga?
Rotorua was the same. Doors locked on a/c of threats to staff is what office girl said.Quote:
Originally Posted by Woody