Localised Hunting

Comments

#2

An experienced Hunter is far less likely to need assistance than a mountain biker or surfer

(Wellington, 2020-04-16)

#3

I think the current legislation is contradicting and very unfair...

(Dunedin, 2020-04-16)

#4

The fact we will allow other recreational activities that pose substantially more risk such as swimming or mountain biking is absolutely ridiculous

(Dunedin, 2020-04-16)

#9

It’s in our blood

(Westport, 2020-04-16)

#13

I need to get out on the hills for work, mental health, and meat.

(Marlbrough, 2020-04-16)

#17

I believe it is no more dangerous then any of the other solo/ within bubble activity’s.

(Christchurch, 2020-04-16)

#18

We need a little of our lives back

(Nelson, 2020-04-16)

#19

I think people should be able to hunt!!

(Te Anau, 2020-04-16)

#22

I believe that experienced hunters are no more a risk than any of the other permitted activities under Level 3, e.g. tramping, fishing.

(Rangiora, 2020-04-17)

#26

I hunt to fill my freezer and to feed family during these hard time the only affordable way to fill the freezer in hunting.

(Hokitika, 2020-04-17)

#29

Need some more meat in the freezer

(Napier, 2020-04-17)

#30

I believe hunting in a safe manner can be done without causing harm and poses less of a chance of injury and the need for rescue services than the likes of surfing and land based fishing.

(Dunedin, 2020-04-17)

#31

I want to be able to continue to hunt and provide ethical free range meat for my family

(Morrinsville, 2020-04-17)

#32

Hunting is essential

(Hanmersprings, 2020-04-17)

#34

This is safer than other activities listed as ok under level 3, double standards as more people injured doing mountain biking than hunting etc....
This is not ok and feel the government has let us down as hunter / gathers

(ROTORUA, 2020-04-17)

#35

I agree with what is proposed above.

(Palmerston north, 2020-04-17)

#38

The decision to ban hunting at Alert Level 3 is illogical given that it is safer than some of the other recreational activities that New Zealanders will be allowed to do. Licenced firearms owners are deeply frustrated that the Government appears to have singled them out yet again. There are multiple activities that are statistically more dangerous that are allowed under the current Covid-19 level 3 restrictions, such as mountain biking, swimming, surfing and tramping.

(Blenheim, 2020-04-17)

#41

Having other options such as ‘day walks in Bush’ is utter bullshit when I can’t go hunt to provide for my household in a safe matter. Stop trying to take this unique privilege away from us.

(Ashburton, 2020-04-17)

#43

Im signing because i fully agree with everything said above. Read the stats on those other recreational activities compared to hunting. Stats are facts...

(Rongotea, 2020-04-17)

#44

We should be able to get out for a hunt in our local region

(North canterbury, 2020-04-17)

#46

Hunting should be allowed under level 3

(Tokoroa, 2020-04-17)

#55

I would like to be able to put meat in my family’s freezer for winter .

(Dunedin, 2020-04-17)

#56

Hunting is my source of food

(Blenheim, 2020-04-17)

#57

Hunting is a part of our wellbeing and an essential part of proving food for our families, it has far less risk that one may think.

(Rotorua, 2020-04-17)

#60

Need dog food and for me freezer..safer than supermarket

(Timaru, 2020-04-17)

#64

Times are tough and if we have the means to feed our family ie hunting n gathering off of the land then this should be allowed

(Waihi, 2020-04-17)

#67

People rely on the animals we hunt for food

(Ashburton, 2020-04-17)

#70

I love hunting so let us out

(Dunedin, 2020-04-17)

#75

I'm signing this petition because the Govt seems to have yet again failed at using logic & fact, & instead embraced sensationalism & emotive doom to single out licensed firearms owners.

(Auckland, 2020-04-17)

#77

We all deserve equal rights, the other activities that are aloud are a lot more dangerous and risky.

(Taupo, 2020-04-17)

#79

Im signing because this its only fair to allow people who are capable to be able to enjoy their pass time. As we all know the benefits of hunting far outweigh any other recreational sport and only those with no hunting interest are against it. It serves to keep people fit and active, it aids in mental health and provides food for families, it also helps maintain the population of these animals without the use of 1080 or other poisons & costs. The hatred for the hunting community has gone on long enough, its time we were allowed to enjoy a heathy hobby without the hate and misconception that goes with it.

(Tauranga, 2020-04-17)

#80

Hunting is a safe activity

(Newport, 2020-04-17)

#82

I hunt for exercise
I hunt for food
It’s essential to me

(Timaru, 2020-04-17)

#84

Hunting is safer then swimming and mountain biking ete and to be singled out saying it is unsafe with out looking at the facts is completely unfair

(Dunedin, 2020-04-17)

#85

I have farm hunting at my back door. Pigs still make a mess of farm paddocks even in lockdown

(Outram, 2020-04-17)

#86

Because its what us new zealanders do. Its providing for our families. Its getting out there. Its our favorite past time

(Christchurch, 2020-04-17)

#88

I like to know where I get my meat and I live going up in the hills for a walk and bring some meet back from the family

(Dunedin, 2020-04-17)

#97

Me and my 15 year old daughter our bubble .. get exercise and get meat for our family .. our working dogs need work to .. this is a crucial part of our lives

(Taupo, 2020-04-17)

#98

I'm signing because it's ridiculous that I can go to a building site where I work or mountain biking, both of which are far more dangerous than hunting and yet we're being told that hunting is supposedly a higher risk. The stats show otherwise and I for one, do not feel I'll be in the right frame of mind to return to a building site full of other blokes after being locked down at home for a month. Hunting is where I get my mind right.

(Christchurch, 2020-04-17)

#102

I have common sence even if this government believes I don't

(Tauranga, 2020-04-17)

#104

I belive the recreation of hunting is essential givin the current circumstances

(Oamaru, 2020-04-17)

#105

I belive hunting should be aloud!

(Otorohanga, 2020-04-17)

#107

I hunt to feed my family and also as a major form of exercise physically and mentally.

(Auckland, 2020-04-17)

#112

I believe Men & Women that have experience in hunting should be allowed. The points that Brooke Jenkins has outlined are appropriate and should be acceptable.

(Dunedin, 2020-04-17)

#114

My hunting is confined to the boundaries of the farming property that I live on. How dangerous is that?

(Fielding, 2020-04-17)

#115

My husband is an experienced hunter and we need more meat for our freezer

(Tauranga, 2020-04-17)

#118

I'm signing because..
Hunting can be safely accomplished in any chosen region.. if you are experienced and adhere to the set rules.. and use general common sence.

This wouldn't apply to anyone deciding to take up a new hobby.
Maybe it's set as a day trip only type.. as to restrict possible injury in the back blocks requiring safely services.

We've lived our lives hunting and gathering.. and in these very financial times, I see this as very neccessary.

Kind regards .
Caleb Dann.

(Twizel, 2020-04-17)

#121

Hunting is two k,s from my place ,crop paddocks getting rected by deer and pigs .

(Palmerston Otago, 2020-04-17)

#122

I want to go an love hunting

(Waikato, 2020-04-17)

#124

pest control is a huge part of my income

(timaru, 2020-04-17)

#125

Due to the number of benefits solo local hunting brings to the table, over 30yrs experience with no help ever needed, I consider the average hunter very concientious and careful, that's my 2 cents 😊

(Eketahuna, 2020-04-17)

#127

I am a hunter my self and think if you can go surfing and fishing off the shore etc you should well be aloud to hunt.

(Dunedin, 2020-04-17)

#130

Its ridiculous to exclude hunting and the ability to put food in my table given the activities that have been allowed

(Timaru, 2020-04-17)

#134

I am signing because I am an avid hunter fisherman that saves money by hunting and fishing ,gathering

(Hamilton, 2020-04-17)

#136

I need this right ,I am a fit 70 plus years have done this all my life ,have a good local area and don’t have too many years of doing this left,so please heed my cry 😄🐾

(Tuatapere, 2020-04-17)

#138

I'm signing because I believe in the freedom and rights of the common man.
The right to feed a family by whatever means and especially in this time when money is scarce

(Nelson, 2020-04-17)

#141

I rekon we shud be aloud to go hunting I think it’s stupid if we’re not aloud

(Hawks bay, 2020-04-17)

#142

I want to go hunting

(Wellington, 2020-04-17)

#145

I believe that if tramping and other activities that are statistically more dangerous than hunting are allowed under level 3 then localised hunting should be too.

(Christchurch, 2020-04-17)

#147

I’m a hunter

(Dunedin, 2020-04-17)

#149

Because I am a pig hunter and all my hunting is done local in golden bay Takaka I hunt a lot of private farms in winter time to keep the pigs off the pasture and winter crops as pigs get into these and do a lot of damage which in a lot of sense is more pest control than hunting itself !! I had requests to do this already in lockdown so now's the time to be going if this isn't changed then I will probably go anyway because it's starting to become a joke

(Takaka, 2020-04-17)

#152

I am a hunter!

(Dunedin, 2020-04-17)

#154

Hunting is my form of exercise and happy spot in the hills

(Christchurch, 2020-04-17)

#156

Can do other things that are a lot dangerous compared to hunting which can actually provide food for family’s and also a form off excersie aswell

(Christchurch, 2020-04-17)

#159

I enjoy my privilege to hunt

(Otago, 2020-04-17)

#160

People need to harvest meat for their families

(Te Kuiti, 2020-04-17)

#174

I hate labour govt. and also hate chineese govt

(Dunedin, 2020-04-17)

#175

Hunting puts food on my table

(Hastings, 2020-04-17)

#178

I am in my early forties and have been a hunter for 30 plus years. This is a way of life for my family and I. We need to get out and do what we love doing. I'm not going to stay home for much longer.

(Milton, 2020-04-17)

#180

Ben really wants to go hunting

(Dunedin, 2020-04-17)

#181

Allowing mountain biking, surfing and tramping but not a day hunt with a rifle is absolutely ridiculous!!
Not suggesting multi day hunts in different zones. But being able to travel up to 100km by road to go for a day hunt with people in your bubble is extremely low risk. This is how people like myself get meat for my family. Under level 4 it was acceptable to stop all hunting but under level 3 we should be allowing single day in zone excursion.
To be a fair and kind government you need to allow people their basic human right to hunt and gather their food. To do otherwise is tyrrany.

(Oxford, 2020-04-17)

#183

I would like some meat for my family and some mental and physical challenge.

(Napier, 2020-04-17)

#186

i hunt for food.
Plus dogs need to be exercised.

(Rotorua, 2020-04-17)

#187

It's a necessity for food and self well being

(Tauranga, 2020-04-17)

#189

Providing for our families is a way of life.

(Rotorua, 2020-04-18)

#190

My freezers getting low

(Waihau bay, 2020-04-18)

#191

My interest and hobby’s include hunting and tramping

(Hawera, 2020-04-18)

#192

Im a hunter

(Mosgiel, 2020-04-18)

#194

I want to fill my freezer. I have gone to 80% wages which is a kick in the teeth by itself but now I have to buy meat too on this reduced wage too which puts an extra $100 minimum per week on my grocery bill.

(Christchurch, 2020-04-18)

#199

I'm a hunter and need to feed my family

(Hamilton, 2020-04-18)

#200

It is unfair how tramping, surfing and swimming are allowed yet an activity that evidently has less risk of death/accident is not being allowed. Hunters are responsible people, and shouldn’t be punished for wanting to do something they love.

(Rongotea, 2020-04-18)