Thread: Tuhoe Banish Hunters

Originally Posted by Toby

They could have picked a better title for the article then tuhoe banish hunters. Makes it sound worse then it is

That's journalism for you aye. Stuff.co.nz is particularly bad.

Originally Posted by BobGibson

Below is a cut/paste from Tuhoe Website. I would strongly advise we all sit back and wait until the system is working.
I also think Riflemans input was very relevant



HUNTING PERMITS FOR TE UREWERA ARE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE.

The Te Urewera Act requires hunters to obtain a permit to carry a rifle or take pigdogs into Te Urewera. New rifle and pigdog permits are being designed that reflects the new Te Urewera and the principles of the new Act, the safety of the hunter, visitors and the environment. At this time it is not known when that process will be completed. When done the new permit will be located on this website (except for pigdog permits, which must be obtained in person) and can be accessed from any computer. Permits previously issued by DOC are no longer valid. Fishing licences will continue to be provided by Fish and Game.



ACCESS INTO TE UREWERA WILL CONTINUE TO BE FREELY AVAILABLE.

access will continue to be freely available .... but will hunting access?

I told you lot, stay out of my forest!

@Gibo @Twoshotkill @Rushy

Originally Posted by Pointer

I told you lot, stay out of my forest!

@Gibo @Twoshotkill @Rushy

That freckle flaring up again mate?

We used to clear tracks up the Waimana (4ft track I think) all they way to the 8 Acre camp site with school. DoC would jet boat our gear up plus a few PD boys for a hand. Many good memories there. Good fishing too.
Is the Lions Hut still there? Over Ogilvies bridge IIRC.

A question if I may, who or what is/are TUHOE ? thanks

Originally Posted by Kamel

A question if I may, who or what is/are TUHOE ? thanks

A Maori tribe

Originally Posted by Pointer

I told you lot, stay out of my forest!

@Gibo @Twoshotkill @Rushy

Bro!

Originally Posted by Kamel

A question if I may, who or what is/are TUHOE ? thanks

Children of the mist .

Originally Posted by Rushy

Bro!

Nice one Koro

Originally Posted by kiwijames

We used to clear tracks up the Waimana (4ft track I think) all they way to the 8 Acre camp site with school. DoC would jet boat our gear up plus a few PD boys for a hand. Many good memories there. Good fishing too.
Is the Lions Hut still there? Over Ogilvies bridge IIRC.

Yeah you can drive up past the Lions Hut at 8 acre and then drop into the Otapukawa stream and drive right to the Otap hut. The road to 8 Acre is good, there are concrete fords over the streams on the way there. 6 foot track was named for the size old Rua The Prophet made it to pull his wagons up through to Maungapohatu. I've hunted a lot of the Waimana area, Tawhana, Otane, Te Pourewa, Te Panaa etc. The local Biddle family were good sorts, old Sonny was a bit of a character. They used to take their horses up there heaps.

Originally Posted by ishoot10s

Yeah you can drive up past the Lions Hut at 8 acre and then drop into the Otapukawa stream and drive right to the Otap hut. The road to 8 Acre is good, there are concrete fords over the streams on the way there. 6 foot track was named for the size old Rua The Prophet made it to pull his wagons up through to Maungapohatu. I've hunted a lot of the Waimana area, Tawhana, Otane, Te Pourewa, Te Panaa etc. The local Biddle family were good sorts, old Sonny was a bit of a character. They used to take their horses up there heaps.

I had you pegged as more of a shooter than a hunter till now ishoot10S.

Was sent this today from NZDA via Alec McIvor
Here are some bullet points on the current permit hold for hunting in Te Urewera.


v Due to the changeover in management from DOC to Te Urewera Board, currently, there are no permits for carrying a firearm in Te Urewera.
v NZDA encourages all members/ hunters to go to the Te Uru Taumatua website for more information regarding Te Urewera Permits. www.ngaituhoe.iwi.nz
v NZDA has offered its assistance to get the permitting system up and running as soon as possible.
v NZDA asks for patience from hunters, as this will ensure a good relationship is upheld with Tuhoe and Te Urewera Board.
Te Urewera is no longer a national park and is vested in itself as its own legal identity. It will effectively own itself in perpetuity with the Board to speak as its voice to provide governance and management in accordance with the principles of the Te Urewera Act. (Taken from Te Uru Taumatua website)
NZDA has a very good relationship with Tuhoe and has been consulted as an important stakeholder throughout the treaty settlement process..

I got an email from DoC today which said

Re - Existing Hunting Permit issued on 9/13/2014

The Te Urewera Act 2014 came into force 22 September 2014. Under Te Urewera Act, the recently appointed Te Urewera Board now represents the wishes of the land as if it were a living person.

As an existing Hunting Permit holder we wish to advise you that the Board has issued the following statement in regards to existing Hunting Permits.

To keep up to date on information relating to permits in Te Urewera, please visit Te Urewera the Tuhoe Homeland call 07 312 9659 or email here@ngaituhoe.iwi.nz

Apologies if you received a previous email without the attachment. This was sent in error.

Yours sincerely



Mike Jones
Eastern Bay of Plenty Conservation Partnership Manager

Me as well.