Southern Lakes NZDA upcoming events

Steele Creek RHA – NZDA Southern Lakes Member Ballot Spots (1 Jul 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Steele Creek RHA – NZDA Southern Lakes Member Ballot Spots

A couple of rare chances to hunt the Steele Creek block within the Greenstone–Caples RHA are available to current NZDA Southern Lakes members. These will go fast.

Remaining ballot periods

1–5 July — 3 spots remain
6–10 July — 2 spots remain
11–15 July — Full

Important notes

This is not a club-organised hunt. You must arrange your own logistics:
update THERE WILL BE HELI FLIGHTS on the 6th and 10th JULY for $250 each way you fly to coordinate with other work at mid greenstone hut. Or
please arrange your own - Hut booking, transport/heli, food, and gear.
Open to current or NEW - NZDA Southern Lakes members only before the ballot
Steele Creek block info and conditions: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/things-to-do/hunting/where-to-hunt/otago/greenstone-caples-recreational-hunting-area-rha/where-to-hunt/steele-creek/

How to secure a spot

Contact: Dave Rider — 021 969 350 or dave.rider@southernlakesnzda.org.nz he will need your details -Firearms licence number, FL expiry, address and phone and vehicle Rego if parking at greenstone carpark and will arrange the hunting ballots with DOC directly on your behalf.

Club contact

Nic Probst — Secretary, NZDA Southern Lakes
022 140 6932

Happy hunting and safe travels.

July Club Night - Search & Rescue with Johnny Franklin & Team (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

July Club Night - Search & Rescue with Johnny Franklin & Team

Join us on Thursday 30 July at the Arrowtown Bowling Club for another great NZDASL club night.

This month we're excited to welcome Johnny Franklin and the Search & Rescue team for what promises to be a fascinating and worthwhile evening. Search & Rescue plays a vital role in our communities, often working in challenging conditions to help people when things go wrong. Johnny and the team will share more about the work they do, the situations they respond to, the teamwork involved, and what happens behind the scenes in real rescue callouts.

This is a great chance to hear directly from people doing important work on the front line, gain insight into how Search & Rescue operates, and learn more about the skills, commitment, and coordination needed to keep people safe. If you've ever wondered what really happens during a rescue operation, this will be a night well worth coming along to.

Can't make it in person? Join us via Microsoft Teams:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/45052446816124?p=b7nPnd0pahWjaQNW9G

When
Last Thursday of the month
Bar opens at 7:00pm for social catch-up
Meeting starts at 7.30pm

Where
Arrowtown Bowling Club
6 Hertford St, Arrowtown
(next to the Arrowtown Fire Station)

All members and interested guests are welcome. Come along for a relaxed social catch-up, hear from an outstanding guest speaker and team, and be part of the positive impact we're making together.

New member?
Join us for social drinks before the meeting and meet the members. New faces are always welcome.

Committee Meeting (13 Aug 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Our committee meetings are open to all members, and we encourage anyone interested in helping to organise and support the club to come along.

These meetings are where we plan upcoming events, discuss conservation projects, and make decisions that keep the branch running smoothly.

Members are encouraged to contribute ideas or propose events for the committee to consider. To keep meetings efficient, we ask that any proposals be submitted by email 7 days in advance so they can be circulated to the committee before the meeting.

For more information or to submit a proposal please email info@southernlakesnzda.org.nz.

Voting on decisions remains the role of committee members.

When: 2nd Thursday of every month, 7:30pm
Where: Online via Zoom
How to join: A Zoom link will be shared with members on registration

August Club Night - In Search of the Fiordland Moose with Steve Couper (27 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

August Club Night - In Search of the Fiordland Moose with Steve Couper

Join us on Thursday 27 August at the Arrowtown Bowling Club for another great NZDASL club night.

This month we're pleased to welcome Steve Couper from Stealth Films, who will be speaking about his experience with Ken Tustin and their search for the Fiordland moose.

This promises to be a fascinating evening, sharing stories from the wilds of Fiordland and exploring one of New Zealand's most enduring backcountry mysteries. Steve will talk about the experience of working alongside Ken Tustin, the search itself, and the challenges, history, and intrigue surrounding the legendary Fiordland moose.

Whether you're interested in adventure, local history, wildlife, filmmaking, or simply enjoy a good story, this will be a memorable and worthwhile night.

Can't make it in person? Join us via Microsoft Teams:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/45052446816124?p=b7nPnd0pahWjaQNW9G

When
Last Thursday of the month
Bar opens at 7:00pm for social catch-up
Meeting starts at 7.30pm

Where
Arrowtown Bowling Club
6 Hertford St, Arrowtown
(next to the Arrowtown Fire Station)

All members and interested guests are welcome. Come along for a relaxed social catch-up, hear from a great guest speaker, and be part of another enjoyable club night.

New member?
Join us for social drinks before the meeting and meet the members. New faces are always welcome.

Committee Meeting (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:30:00 GMT

Our committee meetings are open to all members, and we encourage anyone interested in helping to organise and support the club to come along.

These meetings are where we plan upcoming events, discuss conservation projects, and make decisions that keep the branch running smoothly.

For more information or to submit a proposal please email info@southernlakesnzda.org.nz.

September Club Night - Goat Culling on the Galapagos Islands with Jeff Carter (24 Sep 2026)

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT

September Club Night - Goat Culling on the Galapagos Islands with Jeff Carter

Join us on Thursday 24 September at the Arrowtown Bowling Club for another great NZDASL club night.

This month we're pleased to welcome Jeff Carter, who will be speaking about goat culling on the Galapagos Islands.

This promises to be a fascinating evening, offering insight into a unique conservation story in one of the world's most remarkable environments. Jeff will share his experiences, the scale of the work involved, and the challenges of operating in such a distinctive and demanding landscape.

Whether you're interested in hunting, conservation, remote operations, or simply hearing about an extraordinary project in an unforgettable part of the world, this will be a night well worth coming along to.

Can't make it in person? Join us via Microsoft Teams:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/45052446816124?p=b7nPnd0pahWjaQNW9G

When
Last Thursday of the month
Bar opens at 7:00pm for social catch-up
Meeting starts at 7.30pm

Where
Arrowtown Bowling Club
6 Hertford St, Arrowtown
(next to the Arrowtown Fire Station)

All members and interested guests are welcome. Come along for a relaxed social catch-up, hear from a great guest speaker, and be part of another enjoyable club night.

New member?
Join us for social drinks before the meeting and meet the members. New faces are always welcome.

Committee Meeting (8 Oct 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:30:00 GMT

Our committee meetings are open to all members, and we encourage anyone interested in helping to organise and support the club to come along.

These meetings are where we plan upcoming events, discuss conservation projects, and make decisions that keep the branch running smoothly.

For more information or to submit a proposal please email info@southernlakesnzda.org.nz.

October Club Night - DOC Wakatipu Operations and Good Hunting Areas with Davit Butt (29 Oct 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT

October Club Night - DOC Wakatipu Operations and Good Hunting Areas with Davit Butt

Join us on Thursday 29 October at the Arrowtown Bowling Club for another great NZDASL club night.

This month we're pleased to welcome Davit Butt, Operations Manager for DOC Wakatipu area, who will be speaking about operations across the local area. We will also hear input from key club members as part of a practical discussion around good hunting areas.

This promises to be an informative and worthwhile evening, combining local knowledge, practical insight, and discussion relevant to hunters in our region. It will be a great opportunity to hear about the Wakatipu area from a DOC perspective while also learning from club members with firsthand experience in the field.

Whether you're interested in local hunting opportunities, land access, regional operations, or picking up useful knowledge from experienced members, this will be a valuable night to be part of.

Can't make it in person? Join us via Microsoft Teams:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/45052446816124?p=b7nPnd0pahWjaQNW9G

When
Last Thursday of the month
Bar opens at 7:00pm for social catch-up
Meeting starts at 7.30pm

Where
Arrowtown Bowling Club
6 Hertford St, Arrowtown
(next to the Arrowtown Fire Station)

All members and interested guests are welcome. Come along for a relaxed social catch-up, hear from a great guest speaker, and be part of another enjoyable club night.

New member?
Join us for social drinks before the meeting and meet the members. New faces are always welcome.

Committee Meeting (12 Nov 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 06:30:00 GMT

Our committee meetings are open to all members, and we encourage anyone interested in helping to organise and support the club to come along.

These meetings are where we plan upcoming events, discuss conservation projects, and make decisions that keep the branch running smoothly.

For more information or to submit a proposal please email info@southernlakesnzda.org.nz.

Committee Meeting (10 Dec 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 06:30:00 GMT

Our committee meetings are open to all members, and we encourage anyone interested in helping to organise and support the club to come along.

These meetings are where we plan upcoming events, discuss conservation projects, and make decisions that keep the branch running smoothly.

For more information or to submit a proposal please email info@southernlakesnzda.org.nz.

December Club Event - NZDA Picnic at the NZDA Range (31 Dec 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 06:00:00 GMT

December Club Event - NZDA Picnic at the NZDA Range

Join us on Thursday 31 December for our NZDA Picnic at the NZDASL Range as we round out the year together.

For December, we'll be taking a slightly different approach with a relaxed club picnic at the NZDA range. This will be a great chance to catch up, enjoy the summer atmosphere, and celebrate the year with fellow members, friends, and guests.

It promises to be an easygoing and enjoyable event, focused on good company, conversation, and finishing the year on a positive note.

Further details about timing, what to bring, and any picnic arrangements can be confirmed closer to the event.

When
Last Thursday of the month
Time details to be confirmed

Where
NZDASL Range

All members and interested guests are welcome.