Southern Lakes NZDA upcoming events

June Monthly Club Meeting (25 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT

WHEN

Last Thursday of the Month
Bar opens at 6.30pm for social catch up
Meeting starts at 7.30pm.

WHERE

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

THEME OF MEETING

This month we will have Chris McCarthy from the NZ Professional Guides Association speaking. It will no doubt be a great evening full of stories and insight into the industry of professional hunting and more.

NEW MEMBER?

Come join us for social drinks before the club meeting and meet the members. New faces always welcome.

ZOOM

Alternatively join us via zoom (same link every meeting)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82994024744?pwd=U2xObThpUVdkRjhQTUxTd3MyL0RPQT09

Family Hunt Dunstan Downs Station (26 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

REGISTER HERE

This is a a unique opportunity to hunt red deer, tahr, fallow and pigs on private land in the Lindis Pass area before it is opened to public having gone through the Tenure Review Process

Open to families of all levels from Southern Lakes, Upper Clutha, and Alexandra so please share if you have a family member keen to get out there

When: 26th - 28th of June

What to Bring: Food and rifles & bedding for the accomodation

Cost: 3 nights $120 per person

(with the focus on kids hunting with friends and family we can accommodate up to 18 people on a first come basis)

Details:
The station is half way between the Lindis Pass summit and before Omarama.

Please arrive on the Friday afternoon for a welcome and safety briefing

Hunt all day Saturday and Sunday before departing home on the Monday

Numbers: with the focus on kids hunting with friends and family, we can accommodate up to 18 people on a first come basis

Who: Open to members and potential members, as you must be a NZDA member to be covered by the insurance policy

For the new hunters Phil will be running an introduction to mountain hunting plus acting as ground support

There is cell service at the accommodation and on the hunting area, and there is wifi at the accommodation.

Dogs and 4x4 are permitted with approval by David.

Small game and night shooting is available.

Bring plenty of centre fire ammo and make sure you transport and store firearms and ammo as per the new law.

Permits: These are required as we are shooting next to public conservation land, please make sure you have the correct DOC open hunting permit for the "Eastern South Island, Canterbury Areas "

Link to permits

More info on the Tenure Review Process

Any enquiries to David Veitch 027 654 1023*

REGISTER HERE

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 — 4 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:
Hut booking, transport/heli, food, and gear.
Open to current NZDA Southern Lakes members only.
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

Club contact

Nic Probst — Secretary, NZDA Southern Lakes
022 140 6932

Happy hunting and safe travels.

Committee Meeting (9 Jul 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 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

July Monthly Club Meeting (30 Jul 2026)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

WHEN

Last Thursday of the Month
Bar opens at 6.30pm for social catch up
Meeting starts at 7.30pm.

WHERE

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

THEME OF MEETING

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

Join us Thursday 30th July at the Arrowtown Bowling Club for another great club night, this month we have the search and rescue team in to chat.

All member and interested guests are welcome. Come along and be part of the positive impact we’re making together.

NEW MEMBER?

Come join us for social drinks before the club meeting and meet the members. New faces always welcome.

ZOOM

Alternatively join us via zoom (same link every meeting)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82994024744?pwd=U2xObThpUVdkRjhQTUxTd3MyL0RPQT09

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.

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

August Monthly Club Meeting (27 Aug 2026)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

WHEN

Last Thursday of the Month
Bar opens at 6.30pm for social catch up
Meeting starts at 7.30pm.

WHERE

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

THEME OF MEETING

Join us for our August meeting where we’ll be hosting Steve Couper from Stealth Flims who will be talking about his experience working with Ken Tustin and searching for the illusive Fiordland Moose...

NEW MEMBER?

Come join us for social drinks before the club meeting and meet the members. New faces always welcome.

ZOOM

Alternatively join us via zoom (same link every meeting)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82994024744?pwd=U2xObThpUVdkRjhQTUxTd3MyL0RPQT09

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.

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.

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.