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Re: whats happening Councillors
Reply #1 - Yesterday at 5:12pm
Ok, for those who are interested, here is the regulation report we received and take special note of staff recommendations.

http://auckland.fishandgame.org.nz/s...ikato/Regulati...

Why?

Because last year, council took the step of creating policy that councilors follow staff recommendations. They are the people who have the skills and are paid by us to inform us. Effectively, unless we feel there has been a grave mistake, we as council now stick to confirming what staff recommend.

Also, we now have the policy that any regulations are in place for 3 years to remove doubt and inconsistency from license holders minds. You guys all now know what the next 3 years will hold for you.

As such, councilors now leave decisions around Game bird releases to staff. I don't see that there has been any request to shoot outside of standard regulations for mallards.
My understanding is that it is simply a permit to release mallards.

http://auckland.fishandgame.org.nz/s...ikato/Agenda%2...

Page 62 of the agenda has a summary and report on all the exemptions including Siminovich estate.

You will see that no paid for days are involved for either partridge or duck.

Also of interest, subject to approval, Partridge will now be included on the standard license for all game bird shooters in Auckland Waikato, with a limit of ten.

Hopefully this will provide an incentive for keen individuals to get out and rear them for their own sport. It certainly provides for a great alternative to pheasant with a 3 bird cocks only limit. So no exemption should be needed for a great days shooting.

I am really happy to report, that council has by and large moved into a new era, and is working together better and more effectively than it has for a long period of time. Which gos a long way towards explaining the lack of vocalness from many of us. There right now, is no need. Smiley

I would also like to say that the quality of reporting we are currently receiving from staff has improved dramatically, and makes our job infinitely easier. It is a pleasure to attend meetings.
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