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United Future
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UnitedFuture delivers for hunters

UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne today announced a major victory for the recreational hunting community through the creation of an Establishment Committee to oversee the formation of a Big Game Hunting Council (BGHC).

“UnitedFuture has worked extremely hard under the confidence and supply agreement we have with the Labour Government to have the interests of hunters better recognised,” said Mr Dunne.

“I am thrilled for the long-neglected hunting community that we have managed to achieve the foundation of a truly effective and far-reaching advocacy organisation.

“The BGHC will be a permanent organisation tasked with representing the interests of the hunting community through the coordination of recreational, commercial and guided hunting.

“The BGHC will also sponsor the recognition of big game animals as a major recreational, food and trophy resource while advocating for the interests of its membership directly to the Minister of Conservation and the public generally.”

UnitedFuture can also announce the establishment of a Wild Animal Control Advisory Committee (WACAC).

“The WACAC, while not an advocate body, will be a government-funded committee that will underpin the importance of recreational hunting within government policy. ... Read the full text of this article.

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QuentinTodd
Since: Sep 2008
Posts: 44

To combine hunting with conservation is a huge milestone- given the fact that of the 1980's helicopter slaughter of deer.

I think this is a huge deal for New Zealanders as per a balance between hunting and conservation.

My greatest respect for Peter Dunne and Hunting lovers for striking a balance in law!

WELL DONE!

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carol bennett
Since: Oct 2007
Posts: 56

I know this is a bit off topic but I'm interested in knowing if United Future have any opinions regarding the aerial dropping of 1080 poison near homes and water supplies

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