I spent a weekend up the Waipakihi river from 12th-14th.
Nice spot, bush can be open in places and very closed in in others.
According to the guy walking out as we walked in, he reckoned they hadn't started yet, but we heard stags roaring on the Sat and Sun so i reckon (IMO) that they were just starting.
If the hind isn't serviced she will cycle after 28 days, i'd plan for a trip for 10th-12th May, that way you might be able to find a stag or two as they could start to roar again.
Hope this helps
RR
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