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Introduction

Pigs are present in Kennedys Bay block.

Species

  • Pigs

Permit requirements

A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.

This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online or from a DOC office.

Dog access

Dogs with a current kiwi aversion certificate only.

About this hunting block

Pigs are present in Kennedys Bay block.

General information

The Kennedy Bay area encompasses a complete seashore to mid-altitude sequence of habitats in which there are remnant populations of kaka  and brown kiwi. The varied forest types present are classified as coastal broadleaved and regenerating kanuka/manuka forests. The area comprises 1123 ha of public conservation land surrounded by private land.

Access

Access to the Kennedys Bay block is predominantly via the Tuateawa/Little Bay Road.

Landholders

All hunters are asked to respect the rights of private land owners and farmers and gain permission from the land owner/occupier should they intend to gain access to the block across private land.

Topo map

NZTopo50 map T10

Dogs

  • The number of hunting dogs is limited to three per permittee.
  • It is a requirement that all dogs in this block have current certification for kiwi/bird aversion training.
  • Dogs must be kept under control at all times.
  • Dogs are not permitted in DOC campgrounds.

Huts

There are no DOC huts in this block.

Contacts

DOC Customer Service Centre
Phone 0800 275 362
Email thames@doc.govt.nz
Address DOC offices
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