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Appendix A: New Zealand Deerstalkers’ Association Incorporated
71st National Conference
Theme: “Hunting for conservation”
MINUTES
Wellington
16th – 18th August 2019Conference theme: “Hunting for conservation”
This short phrase means different aspects of hunting for different people. I recently asked a group of
hunters what this phrase meant to them – here are some of their responses!
the implication is that we are looking for conservation opportunities. Could be re-worded as
“conservation is hunting”, promoting the sustainable use of wildlife resources.
NZ hunters need to see their role in participating in the wider national ideal of preserving and
protecting our back country environment.
Conservation is generally the wise use of natural resources, these being self renewing. Implicit
in this is the idea of sustainability, re-generation and the ethical considerations of simply taking
enough.
Hunting for Conservation can mean hunters carrying out herd management to effect a
sustainable environmental outcome.
Such views, I would suggest, are held by most of NZDA members. I believe that existing at this time in
New Zealand society, is the public’s perception of NZDA being a group of dedicated hunters heavily
involved in conservation efforts/projects. This is known as our social license to operate. To ensure the
general public’s continuing acceptance of hunting as a legitimate part of New Zealand tradition,
especially as a source of food for families, then we must actively work to promote it. This means putting
NZDA into the public arena, one of our most important strategies to grow our organisation.
The theme ‘Hunting for Conservation’ was one decided upon by the Executive to illustrate to the Minister
that NZDA has a very diverse membership, involved in a great range of outdoor activities but also VERY
involved in conservation initiatives, such as trapping/pest removal in the conservation estate.
In reality, the Conference theme could be “2020 – Future Strategies for Growth.”
This theme has and will be influenced by two important documents. The first is the “Chasing Great
Report”. The Executive has made a concerted effort this year to meet the recommendations made.
Introduction of the new Bitrix 24 data base membership system.
Appoint G Feasey to lead a new web site development with appropriate finance budgeted,
Executive member, T Watson, updating/adding new material to NZDA facebook page.
Appointment of S. Gibson as new editor of the digital Hunting and Wildlife magazine.
Providing regular monthly newsletters to members, plus ad hoc updates on current issues such
as poisoning/firearms/WARO etc.
The creation of a regional meeting structure that is successful in some areas – poorly supported
in others.-Successful on-line (ZOOM) meetings, particularly by S.I.A.C.
The formalisation of a Board/Governance business type structure – Job description for CEO –
establishing appointments committee for CEO position – discussion on financial security for
appointee.
Agreeance on establishing a Virtual Branch/Recreational Hunting Club with appropriate
finances budgeted.-Appointment of an advocate/research officer Don Rood, to assist in
submission writing and research.
Major progress in the re-writing of our Constitution and a branch template development.
Beginning a review of our out-of-date business plan.
The actions and outcomes listed above all contribute to important strategies needed to move NZDA
forward.
The second most important document will be the recently completed “Membership Survey”. Once this
survey has been analysed, I am sure the suggestions will offer further directions for NZDA.
I personally believe that NZDA is at a cross roads. “As an association we have challenges, an ageing
membership moving into fixed incomes and reduced activity both in active sport and branch
management, an inability to engage with a large portion of the hunting community, a weak position
politically as we have few friends in parliament, an increasingly urban population of people in their
golden years for hunting (20-45) who are severely restricted in time yet appear to have significant
financial means but no motivation to participate in managing their chosen sport”. (C. Benbow).
2We therefore need to grab the opportunity to increase our membership by recruiting the younger
generation who have grown up in a social media environment. Our strategies must be geared for both
groups but realising that the youth of today are our members of tomorrow.
Trevor O Chappell – National President
71st National Conference
Conference venue: Wharewaka Function Centre, 2 Taranaki Street,
Wellington [04 916 4393]
Friday 16th August Time Venue
Registration from 1.00pm
Deadline for AHT Comps 6.30pm
Call of delegates to order 7.00pm
Opening Ceremony 7.10pm
Official Opening and Welcome to Wellington
speeches
Wine, Juice and cocktail food
Conclusion
Opening Ceremony
Host Branch member Graeme Blanchard was the Master of Ceremonies and opened the conference
before an attendance of approximately 90 guests and delegates. Porirua Branch President Rob
Howey also paid tribute to his fellow members for their support in ensuring the conference went
ahead as planned.
Trevor Chappell, National President, provided an appropriate welcome to Wellington for the official
opening. The Hon. David Seymour, Act Party leader, Assistant Commissioner of Police Tusha
Penney, Acting Superintendent Zane Hooper, Michael Dowling, chair of COLFO, R. Grose and B.
Reddiex, representing the Department of Conservation, R. Duxfield representing the Professional
Hunting Guides Association, D. Hammond, chair of the Game Animal Council, R. Cullinane, chair of
Walking Access New Zealand, C. Benbow, Chair of the Back Country Trust, and the National Party
spokesman on Police matters, the Hon Brett Hudson.
In his welcoming speech, Mr Chappell noted the concern of licenced firearm owners, linking them with
NZDA concerns about conservation. His concern arose from evidence of increased bureaucracy and
that the public good required central government funding, not that from the individual. He paid tribute
to Dr Geoffrey Orbell whose rediscovery of the takahe ensured his continued interest in caring for
indigenous species before noting too his concern at the overruling of local DoC offices by the head
office of the Department of Conservation.
Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penney then spoke on behalf of those who cannot speak for
themselves. She referred to her linkages with the Ngati Poru Iwi and mentioned her 28 years based
at Gisborne, claiming t understand both hunters and hunting. She expressed concern at the
demonising of licensed firearm users, then referred to the 30 memorial plaques at the Police College,
Porirua, commemorating the Police who had died while doing their duty. She went on to mentioned
that some 13,000 firearms had so far been collected from New Zealanders, and introduced Acting
superintendent Zane Hooper who was assisting her.
The Hon David Seymour, leader of the ACT Party then spoke, mentioning the diversity of New
Zealanders and their cultures, hobbies and recreations. He expressed concern at the “naked
exercise in power” demonstrated during the rushed first amendment to the Arms Act (1983) and
mentioned that James McDowall, a board member who was familiar with firearms was assisting in the
development of ACT Party policy on these matters. He admitted he was not personally familiar with
firearms, but recognised that firearm owners enriched the community by passing on their skills.
Immediate Past President Bill O’Leary spoke briefly about COLFO, noting that all national sporting
associations needed to take a collaborative approach towards the upholding of their respective
3sporting interests. Nicole McKee spoke as Secretary of COLFO urging support for the Fair and
Reasonable campaign for sensible firearm controls.
Saturday 17th August Time Venue
8.30am Conference Commencement
Session 1, 9 am to 10 am, 2018 conference minutes and 2019 annual report
10.00 am, Group photo
10.20 am, Morning tea; conference resumed 10.35am,
Session 2, 1035 – 1230, 2019 annual report/financial report
12.30 pm, Lunch conference resumed 1.30pm
Session 3 Notices of motion/remits
3.30 pm, Afternoon Tea conference resumed 3.50pm
Session 4 General business/conclusion of conference
3.30pm Results of AHT posted
End of Day 5.30pm
5.30pm Cash Bar
6.30pm Guest Speaker
7.15pm Dinner
7.45pm National Trophy Presentation
Sunday 18th August Time Venue
9.20 am Conference resumed
9.20 to 930 Workshop explanation
Session 1 workshop
0930 to 1015 Morning tea 1015 to 1045
1045 to 1145 Completion of conference business
1145 to 1200pm Closure of Conference/comments
12 to 1230 Lunch
Departure: Ka kite (anō)
Conference Venue: Wharewaka 2 Taranaki St Wellington
4CURRENT NATIONAL OFFICERS 2018/2019
Patron Mark Dunajtschik (2018)
National Executive National President: Trevor Chappell (2018)
National Vice President James Steans (2017)
Immediate Past President Bill O’Leary (2018)
North Island Members Dave Hudson (2017)
Tim Watson (2018)
South Island Members: Snow Hewetson (2011)
Ian Owen (2017)
National Secretary: Chaz Forsyth (2013)
Treasurer: Rob Howey (2017)
Auditor: B Signal (2008)
Solicitor: P Barrett (2010)
Note: The years shown indicate the year of election or appointment
NATIONAL LIFE MEMBERS
J C Bamford 1993
M Dunajtschik MNZM 1999
G Smith 1999
W O’Leary 2007
R Badland QSM, M St J 2010
R McNaughton MNZM 2010
D W Hodder 2011
A E Frampton, 2016
C I H Forsyth 2017
Notes: The years shown indicate the year of appointment
NZDA MEMBERS ON OTHER BODIES 2018/2019
Council of Licensed Firearm Owners C Forsyth
Police Firearms Community Advisory Forum T Watson
Himalayan Tahr Control Plan Implementation Liaison Group B O’Leary, S Hewetson & D Keen
Firearm Safety Council B O’Leary, N McKee
Mountain Safety Council B O’Leary
NZ Game Animal Council G Ottmann, A McIver, G Kerr
Stewart Island Liaison Committee R Phillips
Fiordland Wapiti Foundation R Sloan
Rakiura Hunter Camp Trust (Stewart Island Huts) J DeLury
NZDA National Heritage Trust B Badland, QSM, M St J, M
Dunajtschik, AE Frampton, B. Insull,
J Riley, T Watson, G Thurlow
Kaweka Hunter Liaison Group Hawke's Bay Branches
NZDA HUNTS Trust J Green, R Howey, J Young, B O’Leary
Central North Island Sika Foundation Dave Hudson
Lower North Island Red Deer Foundation Incorporated Gordon George
Molesworth Steering Committee Bill O’Leary
Back Country Trust Bill O’Leary, Craig Benbow, Dave Keen
5BRANCH LIFE MEMBERS
Ashburton R Burton, G Horrell
Auckland P Kuiumdjian; P Margison, T Mason, B McAuslin, J Shepherd, A
Smith,
C Watson, B Witton
Bay of Plenty G Baldock, J Jefferson, S Lowe, R Mills, L Nelson, K Theobald, A
Whitehead
Blue Mountain W Barnett, W Shedden, J Sheppard
Bush A Checkley, A Rowden
Central King Country K McCann
Eastern Bay of Plenty I Mallasch
Gore & Districts G Cuthbert, L Duncan, I Grant, G Milne, L D Peat
Hastings W Cameron, H Johnson, G Richards, G Te Kahika,
G Withey
Hawkes Bay H Locke
Hutt Valley R Badland QSM, M St J, R M Blake, D Davies, G George
Kaweka J McLunie
Kapiti B Curran, B Davis, A Jones, I Wilson
Malvern C McRae, J Snoyink
Marlborough J Collins, P Gibbons, R Paton
Manawatu G Bennett, N Carter, B Freeman, S Penny, L Rowe
Napier S Angen, G Armstrong, R Clark, N Lumsden, A Morrison, T Rood, H
Lock
Nelson L Bowden, D Harris, P Hedwig, W Plum, G Smith
North Auckland T Coleman, B Elderling, F Ferguson, P Kee, G Ogier, A Smith, B
Turner, A van Driel
North Canterbury V Burke, N F Harris QSM*, D Hodder, D Saunders, Z Veronese
Northland E McIntyre, C Page, D Page*
North Otago J Sanders, B Wilson
North Taranaki S Corlett, R McGregor, M Redshaw, L Stolte
Otago T Arthur, C Forsyth, G Sherriff, S Smith, R Webb
Palmerston G Johnsen, C Matheson
Rakaia A J Begbie, A Kent
Rotorua R Houghton, D Jenkins, M Perry, D Price, O Rumble, G Winslade
South Auckland W Bremner, R F Holmes, M Miers
South Canterbury M Birch*, P Brown, A S D Evans MNZM, T E McCarthy, K O’Rourke,
A K Thomson, J Young
South Otago J C Bamford
Southern Lakes E Lewis
Southland J DeLury, D Howden, N Miller, R K Philips,
Taihape T Dyke, L Thurston
Taupo T Chappell, D Comber, E Comber, E Elmiger, P Gardner, I Hill
Taranaki J Fleming, W Hayman, R Williams
Te Awamutu M Dench, S Oates
Thames Valley N G Avery, W Bennett, G Clark, M Deane, D Morrison, J Spinks
Waikato L Bell, E Boston, D Bull, M Holden, W Rickerby, V Wilson
Wairarapa H Egan, P Cunningham, L McKinstry
Wellington M Dunajtschik, A E Frampton, R Walsh, I D Wright*
West Coast J Prince
Western Southland N Ryan
Whangarei P Cross, C J Gunson, A Webster, Dawn Yearbury, Don Yearbury
Bold = those appointed during the 2018/2019 year.
*deceased 2018/2019-year, where known.
6Excerpts from:
Standing Orders Rule 58 and Procedures for Conference Rules 30, 31 and 32
Standing Orders Rule 58 d):
Save as in these Rules expressly provided any business whether on the Order Paper or not may be
transacted at any meeting and failing any decision of the Chair to the contrary shall be taken in the order
in which it appears on the Order Paper. The meeting may by resolution alter such order.
Explanation: Business must be discussed in the order it appears on the Order Paper unless the Chairman has
altered it or by a resolution of Conference itself.
Any further business may be added to the Order Paper if so ruled by the Chair.
Standing Orders Rule 58 e):
The Chairman will require any Motion or amendment to be put in writing by the proposer thereof.
Every Motion shall be seconded before being debated.
Please note: To foster discussion a delegate can second a Motion or Remit even though he/she does not agree
with the Motion or Remit. In this instance the delegate must state that he/she is seconding the Motion or Remit
‘proforma’ so that this can be noted in the minutes.
Every notice of Motion shall be fairly written and signed by the proposer and handed to the Chairman.
Every Motion (of which notice in writing has been given) shall (when subsequently moved at the meeting)
be seconded before being further debated.
After notice of Motion has been given the terms thereof may be altered by the proposer or may be
withdrawn by the proposer on leave being granted without any negative voice.
Explanation: It is advisable for any Delegate who wishes to move an amendment or Motion to set it out on the
appropriate form and then hand it to the Chairman.
Standing Orders Rule 58 h):
Every member shall obey the orders and rulings of the Chairman. Any member may by Motion object to
any ruling of the Chairman.
The Chairman shall at once dispose of any question of order that may arise in a debate.
Standing Orders Rule 58 i):
The mover and seconder of a Motion shall be allowed five (5) minutes and three (3 minutes respectively,
in which to address the meeting and other members shall have three (3) minutes.
By leave of the Chairman a member who has already spoken may speak again for the purpose of clearing
up a misunderstanding.
Extra time may be allowed by a majority vote.
Standing Orders Rule 58 j)
No Motion or amendment may be proposed which is the same in substance as any Motion, which, during
the sitting, has been decided.
A Motion or amendment, which is different in substance, may be proposed.
The meeting shall have power to reopen any matter already decided upon and to rescind a resolution.
A member may move (or second) only one amendment to the same Motion (or amendment) but may speak
on a further amendment.
A member who has moved or seconded an original Motion may not move or second an amendment to it.
Procedures at Conference and Meetings Rule 30:
Any question submitted to a Conference shall be decided in the first instance on the voices or by a show
of hands unless a poll is demanded by the Chairman or at least three (3) persons present, and entitled
to vote, a declaration by the Chairman as to the result thereof and an entry to that effect in the books of
the Association shall be conclusive evidence of the fact.
If a poll be demanded it shall be taken in such manner and at such time and place as the Chairman may
direct, and the result of the poll shall be deemed to be a resolution of the meeting at which the poll was
demanded.
A demand of a poll may be withdrawn.
The demand of a poll shall not prevent the continuance of the meeting for the transaction of any
business other than the question on which the poll has been demanded.
Procedures at Conference and Meetings Rule 31:
On a show of hands of delegates any person entitled to vote shall have one vote but on poll the number
of votes calculated in accordance with Rule 26 hereof shall apply.
The Chairman of any meeting shall have both a deliberate and casting vote.
7Procedures at Conference and Meetings Rule 32:
After a motion has been moved and seconded every delegate recognised by the Chair shall immediately
declare whether he intends to argue for or against the question under discussion.
Where two (2) have spoken consecutively either for or against any motion and there is no speaker on the
floor wanting to take the opposite view, the right of reply be exercised and the motion put.
Delegates are requested to ensure that points are strictly adhered to.
Notes for Delegates
Delegates will find the following forms on the tables in the conference room. Please take the time prior
to the conference opening to familiarise yourself with the forms, and, in particular, the following:
Please print clearly.
1. Conference attendance form
Head (voting) delegates are to complete this form with the names of their delegates, observers,
representatives and visitors present from your branch.
Please hand the completed form to the Conference Secretary.
2. Conference apology form
The names of persons wishing to record their apologies for absence at conference are to be placed on
this form by head (voting) delegates.
Please print names clearly and hand to the Conference Secretary.
3. Conference Motion record form
Delegates wishing to place a Motion or amendment before conference are requested to print it in full on
this form for subsequent handing to the Conference Secretary.
4. Conference general business record form
Delegates wishing to bring items forth for debate during the general business session are requested to
outline the matter on this form for handing to the Conference Secretary.
5. Show of hands - calculated as one vote per card
The official branch delegate will raise the ‘Yes/No’ card
6. Poll Voting paper – calculated on the branch’s voting strength
In the event of a poll vote being called, (see Procedures at Conference and Meetings Rule 30:
Page 130) voting papers will be distributed to the official branch delegates, who will complete in the
appropriate place on the voting paper the branch voting strength, while duly checking each branch off
on the official branch capitation register.
On receipt of a voting paper the official branch delegate will indicate in the appropriate box whether
the branch is 'For’ or 'Against' the Motion on the floor.
The official branch delegate will then fold the voting paper and hand it to the scrutineers.
One voting paper only will be issued per branch for each card vote called for.
When the scrutineers have announced the results to conference a notice of motion will be required
from the floor to destroy the ballot papers.
82019 Conference Order Paper
Saturday 17th August and Sunday 18th August 2019
1. Explanation of Conference Procedure
2. Roll call of Delegates and others present see voting strengths page
157. Representatives of branches in attendance responded when called upon.
Auckland Daniel Friedman, with Callum Sheridan and Simon Pope
Bay of Plenty Clyde Rogers, with Keith Theobald and Stan Lowe
Direct Jim Peffers
Hastings Dustin Murdock
Hutt Valley Gordon George, Neil McAlpine, Shane Grant, Brendon Greig and Mike Mills
Malvern Craig Benbow
Manawatu Neville Carter, Ross Blackwell
Marlborough Bill Frost
Nelson Richard Wells, Greg Couper, Aaron shields, Mike Grant
North Auckland Peter Britnell, Mark Blake, Gavin Hull
North Canterbury Ian Brabbs, David Hodder (NLM), Zeff Veronese and Geoff Feasey
North Otago Nathan Barnes and Geoff Booth
Otago Mark Hastie and Torleif West
Porirua Graeme Blanchard, Rob Howey
Rakaia Craig Benbow
Rotorua Colin Peterson
South Canterbury Tim McCarthy, Helen Owen
Southern Lakes Nick Haprov, with Sharon Salmons and Katie Dugan
Southland Andy Nesbit
Taupo no record
Te Awamutu John Gunn, with Murray Rowe and Carolyn Heffernan
Thames Valley Maureen Coleman
Upper Clutha Tony Higgins, with Murray Burns
Waikato Paddy Curtin, Alex Hudson
Wellington Alby Frampton (NLM) and Mark Dunajtschik (NLM)
3. Recording of apologies: received from:
Lee McKinstry (Direct)
Gary Johnson (Hutt Valley)
Joe Green (Kapiti)
Graeme Smith (NLM, Nelson Branch)
Alex McIver (Rotorua)
Jacques Olivier, (Southern Lakes)
Warren Buchanan (South Otago)
Sandi Curreen (South Waikato)
John McLean (Upper Clutha)
Lindsay Youngman (Western Southland)
4. Election of scrutineers: Mark Dunajtschik, Nominated by B O’Leary, seconded by R.
Howey; David Hodder, nominated by Trevor Chappell, seconded by Ian Owen; Alby Frampton,
nominated by B O’Leary, seconded by R Howey, all appointed.
5. Presentations: these were made to …………………………….?
96. Approval of the AGM Wellington 2018 Minutes as a true and accurate
record (Please refer to Appendix A, p. 114.) Moved T O Chappell, seconded R
Howey and Carried.
7. Presentation of President’s address T O Chappell, National
President:
Having been elected to the position of National President from the floor at last years conference, I have had to
lot of research, questioning, discussion and negotiating to get up to speed with happenings at the National
Office.
It appears that Treasurer Rob Howey together with Office Manager Sue and our Accountant, have been able to
produce a detailed set of accounts for the past year’s operation. Please ensure that delegates to conference are
familiar with these.
It is unfortunate that a further disruption to our National Office is due to occur shortly when the refurbishment
of the Collina Terrace property commences. A special thank you goes to Office Manager Sue and Membership
Office Niraj for coping so capably while the new membership data base was introduced. Their “cool exterior”
betrayed the frustrations they experienced when dealing with daily enquiries over membership issues.
Advocacy
Principal areas of advocacy have been over Access, 1080 operations, Tahr herd reduction and the new firearms
legislation. We have worked closely with COLFO, FSCA and GAC. Direct contact within DOC have included Mike
Slater, Lou Sanson, local DOC officers and Minister of Conservation E Sage. Our submission on the Aorangi
Mount Cook National Park CMS was made but we are awaiting the opportunity to address this submission. The
creation of SIAC has ensured access issues, specifically in the South Island, to be dealt with. Sincere thanks goes
to James Steans, National Vice President for chairing this group and to members David Rider, Andy Nesbit, David
Haynes, Graeme Williams, Tom Beams, Stewart Hydes and Samuel Dupont for doing a sterling job.
The Hunting and Wildlife magazine has also been used to inform members of our advocacy efforts. NZDA also
publishes a column in Guns and Hunting magazine highlighting various NZDA issues and activities. A special
thank you to Mike Bradstock for supplying this article in recent years. At this point, I would like to acknowledge
the appointment of our new Advocate/Research Officer, Don Rood. Don was previously employed by Fish &
Game. His vast experience will certainly support NZDA in a variety of ways.
The Chasing Great Report (CGR)
This report, although compiled in 2016 had a number of recommended actions that the Executive had been
considering but not attended to. In May this year, a special meeting of 5 invited NZDA members, were asked to
consider actions in moving the CGR forward. My special thanks go to Craig Benbow – Malvern, Richard Wells –
Nelson, Gwyn Thurlow – Wellington, Daniel Friedman – Auckland and Gary Johnson – Hutt Valley, for their
contributions as leaders to discuss:
Social Media- Instagram, facebook, twitter
NZDA Website
Virtual Branch – recreational hunters club
Constitution Review
The Constitution review was begun with a special sub committee formed to initiate the required changes. I
sincerely thank Geoff Feasey ( consultant), Graeme Steans – North Canterbury and Wayne Smith – Marlborough,
for their initial work, then ably assisted by C. Benbow and G. Thurlow to produce the document now found in
the Order Paper awaiting conference approval.
Communication Strategy
The Executive have made every effort this year to provide members with a stream of up to date information
from all sources, be it New Zealand Police, DOC, COLFO, SSANZ, news items etc . Our monthly newsletter is also
proving to be popular and together with our new look Hunting and Wildlife magazine, members’ appetite for up
10to date information should be satisfied. The opportunity for branches to communicate with the National Office
and the National Executive through the regional meeting opportunity however, is poorly supported in most
regions. One of the difficulties is often the long distances between branches, hindering contact. However, I
believe that a greater effort could be made by branches in some regions.
Summary
Key initiatives that have been introduced this year are:-
Bitrix 24 data base membership system
Collina Terrace rebuild and National Office relocation ( where???)
Constitution re-written/branch template created.
Budget allocations for social media eg new web site, facebook.
Investigate creation of a virtual branch
Introduction of one day AGM/workshops.
Obviously the one major remaining initiative is the appointment of an Executive Office/CEO. The major
emphasis for the incoming Executive over the next 12 months will be to:
1. Re-establish the National Office at Collina Terrace
2. Secure long term funding to employ a CEO
3. Define the CEO job description ( already outlined)
4. Source/.appoint a qualified person at a suitable rate of remuneration.
In closing, I sincerely wish to thank my Executive for their support.
IPP Bill O’Leary – regular support and advice
VP-James Steans – for guidance and establishing the SIAC
NIM – Tim Watson – representing NZDA on firearms groups/Heritage Trust
NIM – David Hudson – developing regional meeting network in Central North Island
SIM – Snow Hewitson – leading the Tahr Foundation.
SIM – Ian Owen – promotion of range shooting activities, lower South Island regional meetings
Treasurer – Rob Howey – delivering a budget to meet the Association’s demands
Consultant – Geoff Feasey – constitution and governance advice.
Secretary – Chaz Forsyth – providing great secretarial service, our COLFO rep – and for just being Chaz!!!!
I move that this report be accepted T.O. Chappell
Seconded by J Steans and Accepted.
8. Presentation of NZDA Annual Report for 2019.
The South Island Access Committee Report for 2019 was spoken to by convenor James Steans. He urged that
attention be paid to the submission prepared for the review of Walking Access New Zealand. T Beams spoke in
appreciation of the work undertaken by the National Executive and by James Steans.
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The National Treasurer moved the adoption of the unaudited financial report, this was seconded by
North Otago and the motion was CARRIED.
The National treasurer spoke about the PR strategy of DeLaney and Thorn PR, the consultants
engaged to determine the positon of NZDA. Approximately 10% (780 respondents) of the senior
members had responded to the survey questionnaire survey, a good return rate they thought. The
National treasurer received several questions, answering them, noting that $35,000 had been
budgeted for Public Relations research. This was separate from website development.
The PR consultants considered that a 6% increase in membership was viable, Hutt Valley Branch
was concerned that this was too conservative. The project needs a subcommittee to oversee and
drive it and it was accepted there was a need for greater branch involvement. The observation was
made to the effect that ‘branches drive membership, so incentives are needed for branch
membership.’
Administration
National Office report Rob Howey
National Executive Portfolios (areas of responsibility)
Administration, Rob Howey, T Watson
Finance, Rob Howey
Property committee/limited partnership, R Howey, T Watson
NZDA Policy issues
Policy advice, Geoff Feasey
Poisons, All executive
AATH, Snow Hewetson
GAC, Bill O’Leary
Public Access issues, D Hudson, J Steans
Research officer, Don Rood
Lower N Is, Rob Howey, T Watson
Upper N Island, Dave Hudson Sika Foundation, Tongariro Trust, Kaimanawa RHA, Kawekas. Alec McIver,
Te Urewera
South Island Access Committee (SIAC), James Steans and elected committee
S Island RHAs, Snow Hewetson, Ian Owen
Stew Is Hunter Liaison, FWF, Southland Branch chair
Blue Mts Hunter Liaison, Wakatipu Whitetail, Snow Hewetson
HUNTS Trust, B O’Leary, R Howey
HUNTS, Jim Peffers, Glen Hartstone (N Is)
ADA Liaison, B O’Leary, T O Chappell
MSC, B O’Leary
Range Shooting
Range certification, Bill O’Leary, Ian Owen, Tim Watson, James Steans
Range officer courses, B O’Leary
Range officer marking, S Corlett, D Hodder,
Competitive Shooting Portfolio, I Owen
Competitive Shooting convenor, I Owen
Competitive Shooting promotion, I Owen
Other portfolios
Douglas and AHT portfolios, T O Chappell
NZDA Competitions, Mark Sargeant
NZDA competition rules, G Steans, T O Chappell
Certificates, cups and trophies, Sue van den Bersselaar
Meetings and public media, Bill O’Leary, James Steans, T O Chappell
27Ministerial meetings, NGO meetings, DoC Rec forum, Bill O’Leary, James Steans & T O Chappell
Newspaper, TV & Radio interviews, Bill O’Leary, T O Chappell
NZ Police Forum (FCAC), Bill O’Leary, Tim Watson
NZDA Promotion and Marketing, James Steans
Hunting & Wildlife, Simon Gibson
Website and other social media, All executive
Prints, products & Publications, All executive
Kindred organisations
COLFO, Chaz Forsyth
Affiliations with other shooting organisations, Ian Owen
Affiliated clubs – Iwi Liaison, Pig Hunters, Bow Hunters, Alec McIver, T O Chappell
Communications strategy, James Steans, Tim Watson, T O Chappell
Collina Terrace Building Committee, Rob Howey
Health and safety Manager (Collina Terrace), Sue van den Bersselaar.
Reports spoken to were the Back Country Trust (BCT), COLFO and the Fair and Reasonable campaign and
the tahr report. The Hunting and Wildllife editor spoke about the magazine, and Don Rood, Research
Officer was introduced to the members. He outlined the work he had done. Other reports spoken to by
their respective convenors were those for HUNT and, Competitive Shooting.
Membership
Association membership
Association membership has shown a very slight decline (less than 1%), total membership being 8,452.
This is similar to the last few years where membership has been static at around 8500. The association needs
to focus on growing this number to fund our future aspirations (eg. employing a CEO, stronger advocacy etc.).
Sponsorship
The principal sponsors of NZDA currently are:
-Stoney Creek (HUNTS)
-Swazi Apparel (Junior shooters)
-Sportways/Federal Ammunition (HUNTS Shooting)
Please make every effort to support these sponsors through product purchase. Swazi are very appreciative of the
photos sent to them recording the Junior Shoots and have a prominent part in their Swazi office to display
these. The Stoney Creek presentation packs for HUNTS course graduates are also keenly sought and
appreciated. A special thank you also to Sportways Distributors in supplying ammunition for HUNTS
shooting. Generous sponsorship is also given by Mark Bridgman of the Sika Show. This year we will have four
booths displaying the National Office/Membership, the Douglas Score, the HUNTS programme and the National
Heritage Trust.
Regular Advertisers who support national shooting competitions and advertise in NZ Hunting & Wildlife.
The Association has enjoyed generous support from a number of sporting goods stores around the country,
either by way of sponsoring product at national shooting competitions, prizes for NZ Hunting & Wildlife and prizes
for local branch Prize Shoots. In particular, the New Zealand Ammunition Company, Kilwell Sports, Sportways
Distributors and Stoney Creek have all contributed.
28Hunter National Training Scheme (HUNTS)
Annual Report June 2018-Aug 2019 Jim Peffers, HUNTS National Co-ordinator
(Note: Figures may not be complete by the time of Conference due to early request for reports from
NATEX)
Numbers of
trainees: 2018 (Jul-Dec) 2019 (to date)
BoP 17 8
CKC 5 0
Wgtn/Porirua 14 10
Manawatu 9
Taupo 9 12
Nth cant 15
SthCant 6 4
Otago
Nth Auck 10
Direct
Sthn Lakes 25
Upper Clutha 12
Kapiti 10
GBI
Thames
Nelson
Waikato 11 8
Rakaia
Southland 6
Total HUNTS 118 61
• Instructor courses run:
• Assessor workshop Wellington Dec 18
• Risk management module for Sth Canty branch conducted March 2019.
29HUNTS Manual review:
• This has been sent to graphic designer/printer for design and pre-production proof for
review. An electronic/PDF version will also be made available. Intent is to have it ready for issue
before Dec 2019.
• Other issues/developments:
• Development of HUNTS tab on website still has not been worked on since last conference,
due to lack of funding and other priorities.
• An on-line pre-course learning package has been developed. It covers rules, regs, ethics,
arms code components, with a progress quiz for each module to assess understanding of each topic.
Piloted by Taupo and Nelson branches to see if it is fit-for-purpose. Work in progress.
• Lack of HUNTS assessors. Total now 5 but need more to cover backlog of instructors needing
assessment.
• Partnerships with the likes of Stoney Creek, Sportways, Swazi etc needs to be reviewed. My
concern is NZDA may be perceived to be taking and not giving back.
• HUNTS coordinator succession plan is required.
• Instructor qualifications:
Saving the best for last, I would like to congratulate the following members for giving up their
valuable time and putting in the effort to become the latest batch of HUNTS instructors for the
Association:
• Waikato: Paddy Curtin, Gary Jackson
• BoP: Bob Tatton, Doug Williams
• Nth Cant: Ian Brabbs
• Sth Cant: Dave Keen, Steve Robertson, Grant Shortus.
Advocacy
ADVOCACY
Members may think that advocacy has been somewhat neglected this year, but on the contrary, we
have been heavily involved in a number of key issues. Unfortunately, advocacy often suffers from a
lack of publicity - but it is ongoing and members of the National Executive have been involved in the
following:
firearms issues re: illegal ownership of MSSA and SA rifles - proposed buy back scheme -
retention of historical firearm collections etc.
hut and track projects with Back Country Trust
poaching of deer on private land
responding to news/media enquiries following Christchurch massacre
press releases on a variety of issues around massacre/firearm legislation
press release regarding the huge encroachment of conservation lands by Wilding pine
press release opposing the non-access to the Hunter Valley
discussions with DOC operation managers re: access
consultation with DOC re: Battle of Bird poison operations
collaboration with GAC over Tahr cull operations
supporting the establishment of the Tahr Foundation
collaboration with COLFO over the Arms Amendment Act
regular NZDA column in NZ Guns and Hunting magazine
submitting on Aoraki Mount Cook National Park CMS
establishment of SIAC to submit on South Island access issues/tenure review
discussion with NZ Police on current firearms issues
30 discussion with Minister of Conservation on topics such as WARO operations, access to
Conservation Estate , tahr management plan etc
Promotions
Advertising NZDA in national hunting magazines.
NZDA & HUNT promotion at Sika Show.
Hunting & Wildlife
The H & W committee consists of President, Treasurer and HAW Editor.
The current digital version of the Hunting and Wildlife magazine will hopefully be easier to receive and
read with the introduction of a different media format, following the appointment of our new Editor Simon
Gibson. A very big thank you must go to our retiring Editor Mike Bradstock for a great job over the past
few years. Contributors will need to ensure that their submitted stories/text meets certain standards,
otherwise they will not be printed. Simon Gibson will be available at Conference this year to discuss
the desired standard of content for the magazine.
10. Presentation of the annual accounts Rob Howey, National Treasurer
11. Election of officers to the National Executive for 2019/2020
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE 2019/2020
National President: T Chappell (Incumbent)
National Vice President: G Feasey (Nominee)
National Treasurer: R.Howey (Incumbent)
North Island Executive member: D. Hudson (Incumbent)
North Island Executive member Tim Watson (Incumbent)
South Island Executive member: S.(Snow) Hewetson (Incumbent)
South Island Executive member: I. Owen (Incumbent)
Executive Candidate Profiles
Each nominee will be permitted to speak to the Conference for up to three minutes to explain the aims
and policies under which they offer themselves for election or re-election. Delegates will be given the
opportunity to question nominees at the conclusion of this item.
National President – Trevor Chappell
I joined NZDA in 1980 and became Taupo Branch President in 1981. In 1992 I joined the National Executive and
over the next 10 years some of my achievements were:
supporting and introducing travel compensation for AHT National Judges
promoting Douglas Score and introducing 4 levels of measuring competence
over a 9 months period , supervised the electronic creation of all the Big Game Trophy records
National Photographic competition manager for 4 years. Utilising images entered in photo
competitions, I co-authored a book titled Wild New Zealand, which generated over $6000 royalties for
NZDA.
On the sub-committee that reviewed and amended the Code of Ethics and Fields Rules for the
Association.
Since elected as National President at conference 2018, I have been heavily involved in
meeting the Minister of Conservation and DOC Officers
Battle for Birds poisoning programmes
access issues into Pureoras and Kaimais
Tahr Management Plan
Pest Free Rakiura
31 Fiordland Wapiti Foundation AGM
promoting regional meetings
increased communication from National Office to all members
implementing the suggestions of the Chasing Great report
moving towards a new governance role for NZDA through Constitution Review and pending
employment of a CEO.
National Vice President - Geoff Feasey
Upon returning to New Zealand in 2015 I rejoined the NZ Deerstalkers’ Association, I have been North
Canterbury VP since 2017.
In May 2017 I was appointed as an advisor to NZDA National Executive, and I am now on the current
National Executive as a co-opted member.
My work experience includes private secretary to a government minister, working for precursor
organisations to DOC, Solid Energy, and Mines Department. In Europe, I worked in management
positions for an Anglo-American power transmission business and an industry association responsible
for integrating the European power network. I’ve managed commercial and emergency operational
functions in electricity and gas activities, led organisational development projects and authored policy
documents, and position papers. I developed new business or industry processes for the power
sector at site, national and European level. I have worked with CEOs, board executives,
politicians, technical specialists and with non-government organisations to achieve what I believed to
be the best outcomes for stakeholders.
Postgraduate qualifications are in MSc Resource Management (NZ) and MSc Engineering Business
Management (distinction) from Warwick University (UK).
I live in Christchurch with my family. Prior to leaving New Zealand in 1993, I lived in Wellington where
I had a short tenure in the NZDA’s Wellington Branch. I am more a meat hunter with hunting experiences
from Stewart Island to the East and West Coasts of the North Island.
If elected I will bring a solid understanding of good organisational practice, experience in lobbying and
representation and business management. I enjoy a good debate but I’ll be focussed on getting things
done to improve the hunting and competitive shooting experience for current and future members.
Vice President James Steans
This will be my last report as the National vice President, and as a member of the National Executive. I
have enjoyed my time as an executive member and happy to be standing down with the organisation
having taken such major steps forward in the last few years. From a new database, to an update of our
constitution and the planned revamp of Collina Terrace, we have come a long way towards bringing the
organisation and its structure into the world we now live in. There is still a ways to go but we are on the
right track and I am confident we will get there.
This past year my focus has been convening and working with the South Island Access Committee
(SIAC). I have enjoyed being part of the inaugural committee and am proud to hand over the convener’s
role of such an experienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and hard working group to whomever NATEX
appoints in my place.
National Treasurer Rob Howey
I am 48 years old, been married for 22 years and have 4 children (13 to 19 years of age). I am an IT
Project manager and spent most of my working life, with the ANZ bank (25 years) I am now an
independent contract Project Manager.
I started hunting late in life and joined the NZDA as a way to get some knowledge. I have been hunting
for about 15 years now. I have been president of the Porirua Branch for 5 of the last 6 years and also
President of the Porirua Shooting Association. Over the last few years I have been actively searching
for a new Range location after losing our existing range to the Transmission Gully Road project.
I have been involved in the HUNTs program for the last 5 years co-ordinating the branches annual
HUNTS courses and qualifying as an instructor. I find this very rewarding from the point of view of
32helping to introduce new Hunters to the activity we all love and for the continued learning it provides
me.
I accepted the nomination to NATEX at last years conference to help progress and improve the
administration of the national office. This was hampered by the Earthquakes late last year but we have
now got this work back underway with the suggestions put forward by the Chasing Great team. I am
keen to continue with this work and see some positive outcomes flow through to the Branches.
With my past background in banking I believe I can competently execute the role of National Treasurer
and have therefore accepted the nomination for the role of National Treasurer this year.
North Island National Executive (two required)
Dave Hudson
David Hudson is a Carpet & vinyl layer with over 30 years experience in the trade. David is married to
Katrina for over 30 years and has two children and 3 grandsons. Since July-2018 we have been the
owners of Hamill’s - Fishing & Hunting store in Te Awamutu.
David is a very competitive person and has competed in BMX and mountain bike racing for thirty odd
years at the top level but his main passion has always been hunting, photography and nature, this is
his happy non competitive timeout place.
In recent years he has rejoined the NZDA and have since taken on the role of President of the Waikato
Branch, position he has held for the last 3 years.
He has hunted many species in many varying locations for years, But the Kaimanawa ranges hold a
very special place in his heart chasing the Wiley old sika more than any other deer. In recent years
have been introduced to Tahr hunting and come back to trout fishing a passion that started when he
just 5.
He is currently your NI representative on NATEX and he feels privileged to be part of the CNSIF as he
sees this as the future of the Sika deer.
Tim Watson
I am a 38 year old building compliance team leader working for the Wellington City Council. My
interest in outdoor pursuits including hunting and shooting developed because I grew up on the family
farm to the south of Wellington. I joined the Wellington Branch 5 years ago and was nominated for
the National Executive at the 2018 conference.
I represent NZDA on the Firearm Community Advisory Forum (FCAF), the official communication
interface between Police and the firearm owning community.
As a trustee on the NZDA Heritage Trust and a former building consultant, I am heavily involved in the
Deerstalker House Building project.
I look forward to serving the membership to the best of my ability for the forthcoming year.
South Island National Executive (two required)
South Island National Executive candidate Ian Owen
Current member of the National Executive.
I stood down from the President’s position of the South Canterbury branch, the reason for this was to
regain some personal time and also to allow me to focus more on my National Executive role. I have
continued in my role on the Otago branch committee.
I am a qualified auto technician and two decades ago started specialising in automatic transmission
repair, and subsequently purchased the Company shortly after commencing working for them.
A keen hunter and competitive shooter who in the past spent quite a bit of time in the lower South Island
hunting Red & Fallow deer, I also spent a considerable amount of time small game shooting while living
33in Alexandra. Eventually the precision shooting bug bit me some 20 years ago and this has occupied
much of my leisure time since. My passion for this has enabled me to represent NZDA at an International
level where I have managed to set a World record and placed 2nd, 3rd and 4th in different events at a
World Championship, and with the help of my team mates have bought home gold, silver and bronze
medals from the Pacific Regional Shooting Championships.
I am married to Helen who has been very supportive in many ways in my role as a South Canterbury
branch vice president and National Executive member. Several years ago Helen took up target
shooting, where she has started to excel and is keeping me on my toes, and this year was a member
of the New Zealand team representing NZDA in Canada.
Currently I am the Convenor of the NZDA Competitive Shooting Committee.
I believe in all of the NZDA mission statement, and think we all have a role to play in achieving these
goals into the future. Over the last couple of years as a National Executive member I have attended
many different branch meetings where I have been able to answer many questions, liaise with
committee/branch members as well as bring concerns and views from the branches back to the National
Executive.
With the advocacy work required by NZDA and its members I have spent quite a bit of time liaising with
members and branches encouraging them to make submissions. The response from members and
branches has been fantastic and has made this role even more rewarding. I thank all branches and
individuals that have given their time and made submissions on the many issues that we have all faced.
I have arranged and chaired several regional meetings with the branches attending discussing many
topics and issues. It is good to see branches interacting and communicating with each other and
reaching consensus on many of the topics discussed.
One of the highlights of the year was to arrange the interbranch Wilkinson Postal shoot competition
held on the North Otago branch range where members enjoyed some social time together. Part of my
goal is to get branches communicating and interacting with each other more often and hopefully building
a stronger organisation because of it.
South Island National Executive candidate S. (Snow) Hewetson
After conference last year I assisted Marlborough Branch with the survey of the poison operation on
Molesworth station. I supported the actual survey team during the survey and assisted with raising funds
and awareness of what we were trying to achieve, I also helped administer the face book page
responses. After the poison operation I was part of the negotiation team that met with OSPRI and DoC
to discuss mitigation options for the next drop and got the GAC involved by inviting Gary Ottmann and
Geoff Kerr to attend.
The outcome from this has been a stay of execution for 12 months for the second part of the operation,
it is hoped that during this time the proposed new repellent would be trialled and if successful could be
used over the entire remaining area programmed to be poisoned.
I wish to acknowledge and thank the Branches and individuals who supported Marlborough, particularly
Nelson Branch but also Hutt Valley, South Canterbury and Southern Lakes.
Safari Club International also contributed financially to the survey costs and again this is much
appreciated.
I attended meetings of Nelson Branch and Auckland Branch last year to talk about the Tahr Control
Plan, and the Molesworth survey was also discussed during these meetings, I wish to acknowledge both
of those Branches for making it possible for me to attend their club nights.
This year I have been busy with guiding since February but thanks to Bill O`Leary I have been able to
keep up with what has been happening with the WARO issue and provide input where Bill has asked
for my opinion. Lately the revival of the Tahr Liaison Group has been the main focus and again Bill has
kept me informed and allowed me to contribute through his presence at the meeting which took place
in Christchurch. This revival of the Tahr Liaison Group is very timely given the new focus on tahr
numbers which is coming from the new minister. What is proposed is I believe potentially quite positive;
basically we still have the Tahr Control Plan in operation and will be able to have renewed in put on how
34and where tahr control will take place. Ideally we would be looking to have the Herd of Special Interest
status applied to the tahr by now but with the change of government and no move to fund the GAC
foreseeable in the near future it is unlikely we will achieve this goal any time soon. Had we been in
position to do that the chances are we would still be looking at having to prove hunters can control tahr
numbers and undertake a commitment to be more actively involved in organised culling of tahr where
DoC deemed it necessary.
I would like to see the Tahr Foundation as a united group doing the negotiation with DoC rather than the
individual groups as it was under the old Tahr Liaison Group meetings. If we can pull the groups together
under the Tahr Foundation we would be much better able to advocate for tahr and administer control of
culling of tahr. This will be a challenge but I believe is achievable, I have already started to approach
individuals to represent the groups associated with tahr interests and so far have met a positive
response. It will be a good test of our ability to work together for the future of hunting tahr and the future
of what is one of our most iconic hunting species.
12. Notices of Motion
The first four notices of motion be considered at the same time for convenience and
to save the time of the Annual General Meeting 2019.
Notices of Motion 2019
NOM 2019/01 moved by the National Executive,
seconded by National Life Member Alby Frampton
That all financial senior members be levied $3 (three dollars each) during the next financial year
to help finance rent for the premises and ongoing day to day running expenses for the operations
of the NZDA National Heritage Trust specifically for the running costs of the National Archives.
CARRIED
NOM 2019/02 moved by the National Executive,
seconded by National Life Member Chaz Forsyth
Move that the Association continue its membership of the Council of Licensed Firearm Owners
(COLFO).
CARRIED
NOM 2019/03 moved by the National Executive,
seconded by B Frost (Marlborough Branch)
Move that all capitated members of NZDA excluding juniors and student members be levied a
mandatory $5 (five dollar) levy each during the 2020/2021 financial year to help finance the
ongoing campaign by the Council of Licensed Firearm Owners (COLFO) to protect the
opportunities for the ownership and recreational use of firearms in New Zealand.
CARRIED
NOM 2019/04 moved by the National Executive,
seconded by B Frost (Marlborough Branch)
Move that all capitated members of NZDA excluding juniors and student members be levied an
annual fee of $3.00 (three dollars) each during the 2020/2021 financial year to maintain a fund to
be used for game animal research projects undertaken or supported by NZDA members.
CARRIED
NOM 2019/05 moved by the National Executive,
seconded by North Canterbury Branch
35That reference to photographic slides be removed from National Photographic Competition rules
because they have been completely overtaken by digital photography.
CARRIED
NOM 2019/06 moved by the Wellington Branch,
seconded by National Life Member Alby Frampton
That the Association’s rules are rescinded and the tabled constitution is adopted by the Association
(incorporating any agreed adjustments from the floor, if any), and that every Branch and the Registrar
(of the Incorporated Societies Register) is forthwith sent a copy of the adopted constitution (in
accordance with Rule 16(e) of the Rules).
CARRIED
(The tabled constitution was then presented and discussed, and after some alterations, was
adopted by the AGM.)
36Constitution of New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Incorporated Incorporated Society Number 216679
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 NAME 40
2 REGISTERED OFFICE AND CONTACT OFFICER 40
3 PURPOSE AND OBJECTS ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
4 ORGANISATION OF BRANCHES 41
5 CONTROL OF BRANCHES AND THEIR MEMBERS 42
6 AFFILIATION OF OTHER CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS 45
7 MEMBERSHIP 45
8 DISPUTES AND APPEALS 49
9 SUBSCRIPTIONS AND LEVIES 50
10 CONFERENCES AND GENERAL MEETINGS 52
11 PROCEDURE AT CONFERENCE AND GENERAL MEETINGS 56
12 QUORUM AT GENERAL MEETINGS 57
13 ADJOURNMENT OF MEETINGS 57
14 OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION – NATIONAL EXECUTIVE 58
15 FUNCTIONS OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE 61
16 COMMITTEES 62
17 EXPENSES OF THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE AND COMMITEEE MEMBERS 63
18 INDEMNITY OF OFFICERS 63
19 CASUAL VACANCIES IN THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE 63
20 MINUTES 63
21 CHIEF EXECUTIVE 64
22 COMMON SEAL 64
23 INVESTMENT OF FUNDS 64
24 BORROWING MONEY 65
25 GENERAL POWERS 65
26 AUDITOR 66
3827 ACCOUNTS AND AUTHORISATION OF PAYMENTS 66
28 RETURNS 67
29 WINDING UP – LIQUIDATION AND DISSOLUTION 67
30 MEMBERSHIP CARDS AND BADGES 68
31 CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND PAYMENT TO MEMBERS 69
32 ALTERATIONS AND AMENDMENTS 69
SCHEUDLE 1: DEFINED TERMS, GLOSSARY AND CONSTRUCTION 70
SCHEDULE 2: STANDING ORDERS 73
391 NAME
1.1 The name of the association is the:
“NEW ZEALAND DEERSTALKERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED”
and in this Constitution referred to as the “Association”. The Association
is commonly known as the ‘NZDA’ or ‘NZDA Inc’.
1.2 The Association was incorporated under the Incorporated Societies
Act 1908 (the “Act”) on the 31st day of July 1939.
2 REGISTERED OFFICE AND CONTACT OFFICER
2.1 The registered office of the Association is:
‘Deerstalkers House’, 3 Collina Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington
or at such other place as shall from time to time be determined by
resolution of the National Executive.
2.2 The Chief Executive or, if the role of Chief Executive is vacant, the National
Secretary is the “contact officer” of the Association and all correspondence
may be addressed to the contact officer.
2.3 In accordance with the provisions of section 18(2) of the Act, the Chief
Executive or, if the role of Chief Executive is vacant, the National Secretary
shall notify the Incorporated Societies’ registrar in writing of any change in
the situation of the registered office.
3 PURPOSE AND OBJECTS
3.1 The fundamental purpose of the Association is to:
(a) ensure the traditions of recreational hunting and the rights of
recreational hunters in New Zealand are protected, advanced and
advocated for in the best interests of sportsmen and sportswomen;
and
(b) be the national body in New Zealand representing and advocating on
behalf of recreational hunters.
3.2 The objects of the Association are:
(a) the preservation, encouragement and advancement of the sport of
recreational hunting, bushcraft, shooting and the like (together, the
“sport”) and to provide facilities for same;
(b) the formation, preservation, support, encouragement and
advancement of incorporated Branches of the Association;
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