Safari Club International New Zealand Chapter

10/03/2025

Welcome aboard & Congrats on your new chief executive positon with NZ Game Animal Council Corina Jordan.

NEWS ALERT! Fish & Game New Zealand today announced that chief executive Corina Jordan has resigned from her role to take up the position of chief executive of the Game Animal Council (GAC).

Corina Jordan said it had been a privilege to serve as Fish & Game chief executive for nearly three years.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to have led Fish & Game New Zealand. While there have been challenges, the experience has been rewarding and has enabled me to grow professionally.

Read the full statement here: https://www.fishandgame.org.nz/about-us/latest-news/fish-and-game-new-zealand-chief-executive-corina-jordan-resigns

20/02/2025

Brendan Coe attended the grand opening of the new National Hunting and Shooting Museum and Reference Library last week.

Congratulations to the NZDA National Heritage Trust, Gwyn, New Zealand Deerstalkers Association Inc as well as volunteers and members who have brought this new cultural landmark to life - The Museum and Reference Library is an asset to us all and will provide a home for New Zealand’s hunting history for generations to come.

📷Provided by Brendan Coe

12/02/2025

Pour yourself a cuppa & watch this video Brent Morgan popped together on his recent trip to the Lame Duck hut with Marcus, Dave & Charlie - Enjoy

Send a message to learn more

12/02/2025

10/02/2025

SCI Down Under Chapter would like to extend an invitation to the SCI Down Under Chapter Fundraising Dinner on 22 March 2025 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales.

This event will feature an exciting auction.

Details:

Date: 22 March 2025
Location: Coffs Harbour, New South Wales
Ticket Price: $90 per person

To book your spot, please contact [email protected].

Accommodation: We have arranged discounted rates at Pacific Bay Resort. Just mention Safari Club Down Under when booking to receive the discount.

We hope you can join us for an evening of fun, good food, and great company!

05/02/2025

Mark your calendars - For next February 18-21, 2026 for the SCI Convention - Start planning now and be part of the excitement in Music City! I’m sure ready for another incredible convention.

Who’s coming with me? 💃🏼🤠

27/01/2025

What an incredible week! See y’all again in 2026

The 53rd SCI Convention was nothing short of spectacular, and we owe it all to YOU! 🌟 To our attendees, new members, and exhibitors from over 100 countries, thank you for making this event such a tremendous success. Your dedication to protecting hunting rights and promoting wildlife conservation is the heart of SCI.

A special shoutout to the global dignitaries who stood with us to champion conservation through hunting, ensuring these traditions thrive for future generations. And let’s not forget the incredible exhibitors who brought the latest gear, dream adventures, and unmatched expertise to the show floor—thank you for helping us plan new journeys and elevate the hunting experience!

We were also honored to celebrate remarkable milestones and achievements in the pursuit of game worldwide. These moments remind us of the passion and camaraderie that make our community so special.

Finally, a huge thank you to the City of Nashville for hosting us and showing us the best of Tennessee. Here’s to the adventures ahead and continuing our mission together!

13/01/2025

The Ministry of Justice has today released its discussion document and opened public consultation on the rewrite of the Arms Act 1983. You can read more about it, including finding the discussion document, at the following link:
https://www.justice.govt.nz/justice-sector-policy/key-initiatives/fi****ms-reform

Not only SCI members, but all license holders are strongly encouraged to make your own submission.

Submissions are due by 28th February, so you have time. This directly affects you so please to make the effort to have your views heard. The committee will provide guidance to assist in due course.

A quick summary of the scope of the consultation:
The New Zealand Government is undertaking a comprehensive rewrite of the Arms Act 1983 and its associated regulations. This initiative aims to modernize and simplify the fi****ms regulatory framework while maintaining public safety.
Key Points:

Background:
The Arms Act 1983 has undergone multiple amendments over 40 years, particularly in response to significant events including:
The 1990 Aramoana shooting
The 2019 Christchurch mosque attacks
The 2024 gang-related fi****ms concerns

Purpose of Rewrite:
Create a clear, comprehensive, and understandable regulatory system
Enhance individual, public, and community safety
Impose appropriate controls on fi****ms owners and dealers
Support legitimate use of fi****ms for farming, sport, recreation, and pest control

Consultation Scope:
The document seeks public feedback across seven key themes:
Purpose of regulating fi****ms access, possession, and use
Products controlled by the Act
Responsible possession and use
Supplying, importing, and buying products
Compliance, offences, and penalties
Cost recovery
Agencies that control fi****ms possession and use

Out of Scope Areas:
The following are explicitly excluded from the consultation:
Changes to legislation other than the Arms Act
Transfer of the Fi****ms Safety Authority to another department
The Fi****ms Registry
Exemptions for government agencies (e.g., Defense Force)

Timeline:
Submissions are open until February 28, 2025
The bill is expected to go through Select Committee process in late 2025

Current Context:
Police data indicates that between October 2023 and October 2024, there were 160 offences involving licensed fi****ms holders out of 7,267 total fi****ms offences
The regulatory system recognizes legitimate uses of fi****ms while implementing controls to ensure public safety

The document includes comprehensive appendices covering:
Historical timeline of fi****ms regulation
Types of firearm products
Current endorsements and permits
Existing offences and penalties

This consultation represents the first phase of public engagement in the Arms Act rewrite process, with further opportunities for public input planned during the legislative process.

Engage in this and protect our legitimate rights to own and use fi****ms for our sport, our food and our work.

We are reforming fi****ms law and regulation to provide for greater protection of public safety and simplify regulatory requirements to improve compliance.

01/01/2025

A shot of mountain meadows in British Colombia ✨

01/01/2025

Mike Knowles saw a whio family group up the Oroua river in the Ruahine FP( 2 adults and 3 juveniles). Pretty good evidence the hunter ( local NZDA) led predator trapping programme is working!

31/12/2024

SCINZ CONGRATULATES ROY SLOAN ON HIS NEW YEARS HONOUR
Congratulations to Roy Sloan, for his well-deserved MNZM (New Zealand Order of Merit) for services to conservation and hunting. From humble beginnings as a hunter with a special interest in Fiordland and the Wapiti herd Mr Sloan has been instrumental in the establishment of the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation (FWF) that today manages the herd in conjunction with running a comprehensive conservation programme involving predator control to enhance blue duck (Whio) numbers in Fiordland National Park. He has chaired and managed the Foundation to the strong position it holds today, spent two years on the Game Animal Council, a term on the NZDA Executive and today still works tirelessly for the animals and environment that he loves. Hunters are a major part of the New Zealand conservation movement as exemplified by Mr Sloan who has been a leader in this field for many years.

Marcus Pinney, SCINZ President

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02/12/2024

Hunting IS conservation.......

Cameron Luxon has a bill in Parliament's ballot to give hunters a seat at the table for decisions impacting the DOC estate. Read more: www.act.org.nz/hunters

08/11/2024

Some SCINZ members recently did an amazing adventure hunting in BC Canada - here is a snippet of there trip 👌🌲

07/11/2024

Congratulations to everyone who entered this years 2024 Photographic competition we had some incredible entries this year.

Congrats to the below winners for this years winning entries.

Best Wildlife photo went to - Callum Sheridan
Best General photo went to - Zoe Symonds
Best Hunting photo went to - Shane Hall
Best Scenic photo went to - Mia Knowles

Be sure to get your camera’s out and get snapping for those 2025 entries 📸 🦌

07/11/2024

The 2024 Young Hunters Award was awarded to Alicia Symonds - Congratulations 🥳 🦌 🎉

06/11/2024

Warren Knudsen was awarded Best Overseas Trophy & Supreme Winner for his Nyala