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.