Hunting News & Events

Banded ducks
Eastern Mallard band draw winners 2026

Hunters who returned bands over the past year went into the draw for a free game bird licence (see winners below).

  • Eastern
  • 23/01/2026
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Southland Gamebird Regulation Consultation 2026

Southland Fish & Game is reviewing its game bird hunting regulations for the 2026 gamebird hunting season.

  • 13/01/2026
  • Southland
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Auckland Waikato Fish & Game Council Mallard/Grey Duck Banding Schedule 2026

This is an invitation for volunteers to help with the banding of birds.

  • Auckland/Waikato Event
  • 5/12/2025
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Successful 2025 Game Bird Season draws to a close

As game bird hunting seasons conclude across the country, early indications suggest the 2025 season has been another successful year for New Zealand's hunting community.

  • 19/08/2025
  • Maggie Tait
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Junior Driven Pheasant Shoot Competition

Nine lucky winners will get the chance to take part in a thrilling and challenging Driven Pheasant Shoot in August (Date TBC) hosted by a world class upland game preserve here…

  • Hawke's Bay
  • 9/06/2025
  • Hawkes Bay
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Cricketer keen to get out for a few ducks

Otago Fish & Game is excited to welcome Cole Briggs as a new Fish & Game officer based in Central Otago — a role that sees the former professional cricketer…

  • Otago
  • 26/05/2025
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Junior Simulated Field Clay Target Shoot Competition

Exciting Junior Clay Target Shooting Experience – Win Your Spot! We’re thrilled to announce an exclusive competition for our Hawke's Bay Junior Game Bird Licence holders!

  • Hawke's Bay
  • 15/05/2025
  • Hawkes Bay
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Take a Mate Hunting for $5!
Take a Mate Hunting for $5 this Kings Birthday!

This King's Birthday Weekend, it's time to gather your mates, gear up, and head for the maimai.

  • Hawke's Bay
  • 13/05/2025
  • Hawkes Bay
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Eight young Fish & Game competition winners to enjoy unforgettable hunting weekend

Eight keen young game bird hunters from around the country will enjoy two days hunting in outstanding wetlands, as winners of a competition run by Fish & Game New Zealand.

  • 12/05/2025
  • Maggie Tait
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Strong turnout for game bird season opening across New Zealand

Thousands of hunters gathered at wetlands and waterways around the country this weekend to mark the start of the 2025 game bird season.

  • 3/05/2025
  • Maggie Tait
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