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As thousands of hunters are making their plans for autumn – the Roar – recreational firearms groups are urging hunters to always be 100% sure of their targets.
Te Tari Pureke - Firearms Safety Authority NZ, which chairs the Recreational Firearms Users Group, has begun a public information … View moreAs thousands of hunters are making their plans for autumn – the Roar – recreational firearms groups are urging hunters to always be 100% sure of their targets.
Te Tari Pureke - Firearms Safety Authority NZ, which chairs the Recreational Firearms Users Group, has begun a public information campaign reminding hunters everywhere of Rule #4 of the Firearms Safety Code: to identify their target beyond all doubt.
Director Communities and Corporate, Mike McIlraith, says there is an estimated 50,000-60,000 New Zealanders involved in big game animal hunting each year, and the Roar is the key event for many hunters each year.
“The Roar is a fantastic time of year for hunters to get out into the hills after a trophy animal but hunting safely and making sure everyone gets home in one piece, still must be the most important goal of every trip,” says Mike McIlraith.
“The consequences of not fully identifying your target beyond all doubt can be catastrophic. Our message to hunters is a really simple one: If you are not sure, then don’t shoot.”
Mike McIlraith says while hunting fatalities are thankfully rare, research has shown that misidentification of the target is the largest firearms related risk to New Zealand deer hunters, and 80% of the time this involves members of the same hunting group.
The Authority says hunters should not feel pressured to take a shot: “Instead, hunters should take the time to analyse their target, wait and see if it is a hind or stag, how old is the animal, how many points does its antlers have? Identifying your target means never firing at sound, shape, colour or movement alone.”
Mike McIlraith says good hunters will slow down, and run through some simple mental checks:
- Can I see the whole animal, or could this be another hunter?
- Where are my hunting companions – could this be them or someone else?
- How much of the animal can you see, if it is a hind or stag, how old is the animal, how - many points does its antlers have?
“Taking a little extra time to identify your target and check the firing zone is the key to safer hunting. No meat or no trophy is better than no mate,” he says.
Our Summer dresses on the outside rack now down to just $5. Fill a bag for $2. Plenty of incredible items to be found, stock up now at incredibly low low low prices at the Orewa Red Cross shop.
Shop 5, Hilary house, Hilary square, Orewa
Right behind McDonald’s
Open everyday from 9am - 5pm
Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts … View moreWhether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!
Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫
What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇
20% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers & sealers and 20% off wallpaper and 20% off decorating accessories.
See your Resene Colorshop and bring out the best in your home.
Come along to the opening of this thoughtful exhibition in Waimauku, 6pm this coming Friday. In the beautiful St Martin’s Church, 912 SH16
See works from Maryann Pennington and Pauline Denton, to name just a few.
Excellent condition. Used it for 6 months. Change in circumstances so selling it. Pick up from Silverdale, Auckland.
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Would you like to know what the future has in store for you ? A new romance perhaps ? Moving house ? Different job ? Would you like to receive a message from a loved one who has passed ?
Interested ? Then come along to … View moreHI EVERYONE❗
Would you like to know what the future has in store for you ? A new romance perhaps ? Moving house ? Different job ? Would you like to receive a message from a loved one who has passed ?
Interested ? Then come along to our next meeting this Wednesday, March 25th, 7:30pm start, in The Theosophical Society Hall, 9e, Annalise Place, off Forest Glen, off Puriri Avenue, Orewa. There is a car park next to the hall. We finish around 9pm.
We are "The Hibiscus Spiritual Awakening and Healing Centre", a non-profit organisation run by friendly volunteers, and we ask for only $5 each please. Meetings are held fortnightly, with a different medium each time. It's always nice to see that people new to us are often chosen for a reading on their first visit.
In a warm, pleasant, relaxing atmosphere, people receive amazing, enlightening, and very comforting messages, as well as good advice. Often, the medium will provide evidence by giving small details that the medium could not possibly have known.
Look us up on Facebook. Satisfy your curiosity by coming along and checking us out. It will be a revelation ! And, whether you are young, or not so young,
ALL ARE WELCOME❗
Orewa Red Cross shop is clearing out the racks for the new Eason, plenty of bargains to be had, this weekend we have Fill a bag for $2. We also have an extensive range of classical cds, just 3 for $2.
You can find us at shop 5, Hilary house, Hilary square, Orewa, right behind McDonald’s.
Open … View moreOrewa Red Cross shop is clearing out the racks for the new Eason, plenty of bargains to be had, this weekend we have Fill a bag for $2. We also have an extensive range of classical cds, just 3 for $2.
You can find us at shop 5, Hilary house, Hilary square, Orewa, right behind McDonald’s.
Open everyday from 9am - 5pm
Would anyone have edition 94 of the dish magazines they wanted to part with
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I’m a local technician servicing Rodney and the North Shore offering help with TV, aerial and satellite installations and repairs.
Services include:
• TV wall mounting
• Freeview aerial installation & repairs
• … View moreLocal TV, Aerial & Satellite Technician
Hi neighbours 👋
I’m a local technician servicing Rodney and the North Shore offering help with TV, aerial and satellite installations and repairs.
Services include:
• TV wall mounting
• Freeview aerial installation & repairs
• Sky dish installation & servicing
• Signal issues & troubleshooting
• Starlink setup
• CCTV & alarm installation
• Home AV setup
If your TV signal is breaking up, Sky isn’t working properly, or you need a new aerial installed, feel free to send me a message.
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Happy to help with small jobs or full installations.
From student nurse to Village Manager, Ruben Kumar’s journey at Ryman reflects years of dedication, growth, and a passion for caring for others.
Today, as Village Manager, Ruben leads the community with the experience gained from progressing through multiple roles across the organisation.
… View moreFrom student nurse to Village Manager, Ruben Kumar’s journey at Ryman reflects years of dedication, growth, and a passion for caring for others.
Today, as Village Manager, Ruben leads the community with the experience gained from progressing through multiple roles across the organisation.
Click read more to learn more about Ruben's journey at Ryman.
Our customers are asking us for slips, brassiere’’s, camisoles, corsets and stockings. We’d like to extend this range, if you have any of these items lying around taking up space, please bring them in, and we shall find them a new home.
We are open 7 days, from 9am~5pm
Orewa Red Cross
… View moreOur customers are asking us for slips, brassiere’’s, camisoles, corsets and stockings. We’d like to extend this range, if you have any of these items lying around taking up space, please bring them in, and we shall find them a new home.
We are open 7 days, from 9am~5pm
Orewa Red Cross
Shop 5, Hilary house,
Hilary square, Orewa.
Right behind McDonald’s.
We look forward to seeing you in-store.
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Sick of long wait times for an appointment? Searching for a GP that sees you as a person rather than a number?
We have 20+ practices in Auckland, and they’re all accepting new patients. Find a new GP to suit you today.
… View moreHi neighbours – it’s the healthcare team from The Doctors!
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Come down and meet your healthcare team at The Doctors, and experience high quality, accessible healthcare.
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