Govt special interest in sika deer empowers hunters

Sika deer were introduced to Poronui Station in 1905.

NZ Herald · 2026-07-24T05:10:19.000Z

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Rowan Blake2026-07-24T05:19:19.000Z

great so now the deer are gonna get wiped out too cos the govt can't help but meddle. typical.

James O’Brien2026-07-24T05:51:19.000Z

mate they're introduced pests. if we don't control them they'll destroy the native bush

James O’Brien2026-07-24T05:42:19.000Z

about time they took an interest. sika deer have been wrecking forestry plantations for years. hunters can help keep numbers in check

Jordan Bell2026-07-24T06:00:19.000Z

lol imagine thinking hunters care about red tape. we'll just do it anyway

Sam North2026-07-24T06:05:19.000Z

get stuffed they're not pests they're a resource. more tourism dollars than your pine trees

Jordan Bell2026-07-24T06:01:19.000Z

more govt interest just means more red tape lol bet they'll make us register our rifles again

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Govt special interest in sika deer empowers hunters

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Ella Thompson

2026-07-24T06:50:19.000Z

tbh I'd rather see more funding for pest control than another round of consultation documents

Ella Thompson2026-07-24T06:09:19.000Z

my dad used to hunt sika back in the 80s. good eating. might get back into it if they make it easier

Rowan Blake2026-07-24T06:31:19.000Z

hard agree. govt should stay out of the bush

Sam North2026-07-24T06:20:19.000Z

bloody hell another excuse for the greenies to lock up the bush. leave the deer alone they've been here 100 years

Rowan Blake2026-07-24T06:35:19.000Z

yeah cos hunters are known for following rules lmao

Jordan Bell2026-07-24T06:39:19.000Z

ffs can we just enjoy shooting deer without the government breathing down our necks?

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