About Ben Waimata

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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
1,720
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Last Activity
Yesterday 09:14 PM
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29-07-2018
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  1. Ben Waimata
    Ben Waimata liked post by Coop On thread : winchester wildcat 22lr semi auto, any experiences?
    I think a 10/22 is a better platform but they are a lot more expensive than they used to be. The Wildcat is great for a Turkish gun in my opinion. We haven't had a ton come back with issues and...
    Liked On: 01-08-2024, 07:18 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by schwen On thread : Small Retailers Struggling/Under attack
    like this one? 256164
    Liked On: 01-08-2024, 01:45 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by XR500 On thread : Small Retailers Struggling/Under attack
    Mid 1980's, with interest mortgage interest rates 20 %, and still 3/4 of Kiwis owned (or were paying off) a home. Now with the wide variety of shit that's gone down over the past decade or so,...
    Liked On: 01-08-2024, 01:43 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by tetawa On thread : Small Retailers Struggling/Under attack
    While I'm out there purchasing my new rifle heard the local Ford Dealer was in for tuff times, picked up a new ute, the Ford Dealer said the Home Appliance store was struggling, may have to pickup...
    Liked On: 01-08-2024, 01:42 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by Rushy On thread : Useing the firearms register
    That pretty much defines my history with firearms
    Liked On: 22-07-2024, 02:53 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by Fatberg On thread : Useing the firearms register
    Now that I've had more interaction with the registry I have a bit more experience of where it goes wrong. Basically anything to do with transferring ownership is a shit show. Some people are not...
    Liked On: 22-07-2024, 11:43 AM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by No.3 On thread : Hawkes Bay Today wild deer article
    Went on a recent management hunt where there had been considerable pressure on the animals. They were very trained up, and new the score. Spent a considerable time in the area I had playing tag...
    Liked On: 21-07-2024, 10:24 AM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by woods223 On thread : Hawkes Bay Today wild deer article
    “Most recreation hunters simply can not control a deer population” More the problem is that most recreational hunters can’t get their head around the idea of what “culling” actually involves,...
    Liked On: 21-07-2024, 10:20 AM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by whanahuia On thread : Hawkes Bay Today wild deer article
    Its a double edged sword. 7mmsaum's questions are correct. Yet also animal populations get very quickly out of control after they reach a certain point. I had to devise a system where I allowed...
    Liked On: 19-07-2024, 11:21 AM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by ROKTOY On thread : Bahco Knives
    I now have a few spares on the shelf thanks to a friendly forum member.
    Liked On: 18-07-2024, 10:16 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by 7mmsaum On thread : Hawkes Bay Today wild deer article
    It’s not that simple Who ensures the “hunters” are………. responsible enough to be on private property Culling animals properly and ethically Protecting farm stock from harm Protecting...
    Liked On: 18-07-2024, 09:20 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by gonetropo On thread : Cost per meal
    2 per meal? bloody hell thats a bit light
    Liked On: 18-07-2024, 07:25 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by Mararoa On thread : What species is this deer?
    Looks red to me. There’s a continuum in the features between reds, through a hybrid to a wapiti. A couple of the more easily seen features are the shape of the ears. Wapiti very round and furry, reds...
    Liked On: 12-07-2024, 06:13 PM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by Beetroot On thread : GCNZ, alpha carbines being lined up again.
    I get what they are saying but it's a stupid argument if you think about it for more than a couple of minutes. Yes the alpha can easily be cut down but so can any other rifle or shot gun, it's just...
    Liked On: 11-07-2024, 11:31 AM
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    Ben Waimata liked post by 7mmwsm On thread : GCNZ, alpha carbines being lined up again.
    I posted that upside down so Gun Control don't recognise what it is.
    Liked On: 11-07-2024, 11:30 AM

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