Thread: Level 3 hunting ban lifted - only on private land

Originally Posted by Tahr

Ive had a yarn with a cocky where I can hunt if I want. He's on the other side of the region and we have agreed that L2 sounds like the right time. L3 is risky for me for the travel and possible exposure to the bug, and its just another layer of responsibility for him if something did go wrong while I was hunting. It would not be fair of me to put him under the spot light. This is another layer of responsibility over and above H&S for the cockies. Best decision I think.

Why should we be grateful for what we are "allowed"? FFS. What you think is not what we we should have to live by.

Has anyone actually seen what the “regions” are? They aren’t listed on the Covid - 19 website. Isn’t Wairarapa part of Wellington Regional Council?

Yes it is Stug. Im pretty sure its the regional council boundaries that apply. But there are the "stay at home" and "don't travel unnecessarily" messages too. It would be a long bow for me to travel right across the region to you know where.

Good on you Tahr. This is exactly the kind of rational, reasonable, responsible attitude that hunters need to demonstrate. And I think most of us if given half the chance would. Tell you what. When the coast is clear and the government and you deem it safe to travel and hunt in my area, I would like to invite you to join me for a hunt on one of my spots. I only do this on the public forum and not a private message as I know you have done this for others and think that this is the very essence of what this forum is. People helping each other. Looking forward to a hunt and a brew on the hill with you if you want to join me. Cheers

Originally Posted by Hiawatha

When the coast is clear and the government and you deem it safe to travel and hunt in my area, I would like to invite you to join me for a hunt on one of my spots.

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Why should "the government" decide our freedoms? FFS.

Originally Posted by sightpicture

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Why should "the government" decide our freedoms? FFS.

"Freedom" on ANZAC dsy even id say im pretty darn happy with the freedom

Originally Posted by sightpicture

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Why should "the government" decide our freedoms? FFS.

Because the price of my freedom was not free . Great Uncle of mine buried in belgium might have a different view of hardship! 3 more weeks around home or 3 years on the westend front! pretty sure Im on the easy side of freedom.

Originally Posted by stug

Has anyone actually seen what the “regions” are? They aren’t listed on the Covid - 19 website. Isn’t Wairarapa part of Wellington Regional Council?

While I believe that is true re Wairarapa and Wgtn being in the same region someone amongst plod doesn't think so as there have been checkpoints on the Wgtn side of the Rimutakas this last weekend

Originally Posted by 308

While I believe that is true re Wairarapa and Wgtn being in the same region someone amongst plod doesn't think so as there have been checkpoints on the Wgtn side of the Rimutakas this last weekend

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Originally Posted by 308

While I believe that is true re Wairarapa and Wgtn being in the same region someone amongst plod doesn't think so as there have been checkpoints on the Wgtn side of the Rimutakas this last weekend

The Te Marua checkpoint has been operating on and off for most of the Level 4 period, especially weekends.

And I would imagine it will continue for level 3. Don't fancy my chances of getting through for a day walk at Waiohine etc

Covid map as of yesterday showing Wellington and Wairarapa. And showing exactly why regions need to be broken in to bite sized chunks and why people should not be coming over the hill (or in to any C19 free areas from areas where there are still cases) at the moment or have it left to individuals 'better judgement' as some bleaters keep banging on about. This is all about a champion team, not a team of champions to quote a well known rugby line. The Wairarapa as with some other smaller zones have been new covid case free for a bit. Hopefully the number of places like this increases too. If there is movement over the hill and an outbreak happens in Wellington again, then businesses in the Wairarapa could also potentially be forced back in to lockdown and many families will suffer accordingly when they didn't need to. My only concern is for people and families livelihoods and welfare at the moment. Its not for much longer. None of this post has anything to do with hunting and I would be suggesting the same to protect those in Wellington or wherever, if the numbers read the other way round too. I am unsure if we will remove it completely nationally, but the priority is getting people back to work and keeping them there. Not travelling too far to go hunting yet. Hang in there folks

Level 4 I thought was very clear stay home medical and food only more or less

The words risk and essential fuck me off greatly. As the words alone cannot be blanketed across the populous to mean the same thing. Common sense has to apply or we're doomed. Those without common sense please stay indoors glued to the tele. Church with Cindy starts at...... 1pm daily TV1 ohhhh I mean week days?? The Gospel is spoken.

@Hiawatha, while I understand your reasoning, the reality on the ground is slightly different.

There has not been zero movement "over the hill". The vast majority of people who go through that checkpoint are essential workers. The occasional joy-rider or idiot is being stopped, but the numbers of people moving between my and your side of the hill would surprise you. Quite a few people live in the Rapa and still commute over the hill to go work in government offices or elsewhere in the Hutt during the day.

Yep I hear ya. Don't think we have zero movement anywhere. I should have phrased that better. Hope you are able to get back to your favourite spots soon when the coast is deemed clear, whatever that looks like Hopefully soon ay.