About Ben Waimata

Basic Information


Date of Birth
July 9
About Ben Waimata
Biography:
Married to an Australian and with 4 half-Aussie kids.
Location:
Hawkes Bay
Interests:
banyan trees, all kinds of stuff better not discussed.
Occupation:
Farm forester

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Total Posts
1,760
Posts Per Day
0.72
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Last Activity
Yesterday 09:20 PM
Join Date
29-07-2018
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  1. Ben Waimata
    Ben Waimata liked post by XR500 On thread : Climate
    I see change. What I don't see is the bouncy castle people preparing for change. What I do see is them taxing all of us a lot more whilst not explaining to my satisfaction what its (the tax)...
    Liked On: 31-07-2023, 08:23 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by norsk On thread : Would you buy a .22 WSM?
    I enjoy both old and modern firearms. Not having to manually reload after each shot is both convenient and modern,just like the transmission in my car,sure I don't need an auto but its nice to have.
    Liked On: 31-07-2023, 06:53 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by Nathanfish On thread : Would you buy a .22 WSM?
    There are some guys that are crazy fast with a bolt but the majority of us are not. Semi was pretty helpful for us average guys.... ok maybe slightly below average. I'd have a look if these came...
    Liked On: 28-07-2023, 12:08 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by A-Bolt On thread : Pest deer on private property.
    I suspect the farmer will have plenty of options to get deer shot for free, so that's what you're competing against, and that will strongly influence the price you can charge. As a land owner with...
    Liked On: 24-07-2023, 09:54 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by trapperjohn On thread : How much camo is too much?
    If your toothbrush is camo...its time for an intervention.
    Liked On: 15-07-2023, 08:37 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by scotty On thread : my old man
    so the old man tipped over last wednesday night we had the service today ..... we had a board pinned up with photos on it thought id share this pic from after a clements rd hunt 1973 ....... 5...
    Liked On: 08-07-2023, 12:57 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by XR500 On thread : Rules for a strong room (NOT for endorsed weapons)??
    ...I have a VERY wide garden:cool:
    Liked On: 03-07-2023, 06:39 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by Friwi On thread : how many of you bought a new rifle to avoid the registration from tomorrow?
    In France, till 1992 you could buy most of what we consider A-cat guns now days here , with just your driving licence ID. You could buy semi auto Ar-15, mini 14, valmet, galil,.etc provided they...
    Liked On: 24-06-2023, 09:38 AM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by Micky Duck On thread : Firearm Registry Data Questions and Answers
    well reading back through posts on this forum...more than one person suggested FTP#1 FTP#2 would be a common theme wonder if any actually followed through???
    Liked On: 20-06-2023, 02:48 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by whanahuia On thread : Moved too the south island two days ago. Can report Im on the board.
    Yeah, part of the reason we made the move was that we could buy a better farm yet reduce debt considerably. Helped by the high prices carbon forestry were paying in our area at the time. We were...
    Liked On: 18-06-2023, 10:11 AM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by tetawa On thread : Is this 'fair'?
    Well, if it "fair" or not doesn't come into it. IF they leave their firearms unattended for all to view the consequences are self made. Don't have to agree with it but it's the law that we now have...
    Liked On: 15-06-2023, 02:25 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by dannyb On thread : Question for Mods
    it's not that at all, unfortunately we have recently had a massive influx of scammers and spammers joining to rip off genuine members, so we have had to change approval process for new accounts. I am...
    Liked On: 09-06-2023, 10:39 AM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by Billymavs On thread : FIREARMS REGISTER: A very interesting conundrum.
    Forgive me if I’m wrong, but isn’t that an example of what led to the last register being disassembled by police ? To many inaccuracies, combined with false or misleading data that was to...
    Liked On: 08-06-2023, 11:22 AM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by Ranger 888 On thread : FIREARMS REGISTER: A very interesting conundrum.
    I recently purchased a Smith and Wesson revolver, ex- NZ Police (the handgun that preceded the Glock in their armoury). The advertisement displayed the "serial number" (let's say it is 78******). Got...
    Liked On: 08-06-2023, 11:21 AM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by Shearer On thread : Thermal for daytime
    One of the very first times I took a thermal monocular out in the field it was a cool but sunny day in early winter. I got to the top of a spur that overlooked a gully and sat down and began glassing...
    Liked On: 19-05-2023, 09:37 PM

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