About Ben Waimata

Basic Information


Date of Birth
July 9
About Ben Waimata
Biography:
Married to an Australian and with 4 half-Aussie kids.
Location:
Hawkes Bay
Interests:
banyan trees, all kinds of stuff better not discussed.
Occupation:
Farm forester

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Total Posts
Total Posts
1,764
Posts Per Day
0.71
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Last Activity
Yesterday 10:44 PM
Join Date
29-07-2018
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808 Likes

  1. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : Lockdown light weight carbon wrap stock build - Here we go
    No, they have large purple inverted trumpet flowers in large clusters, smell good too. look up paulownia foliage. I think you might be thinking about Albizia julibrissian?
    Liked On: 01-09-2021, 10:13 AM
  2. veitnamcam
    veitnamcam liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : Lockdown light weight carbon wrap stock build - Here we go
    I planted Paulownia about 28 years ago, the trees are modreately attractive but that's about the end of their value here. It's just the same old story, NZ climate is so different to their habitat...
    Liked On: 31-08-2021, 09:08 PM
  3. Tahr
    Tahr liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : Lockdown light weight carbon wrap stock build - Here we go
    I planted Paulownia about 28 years ago, the trees are modreately attractive but that's about the end of their value here. It's just the same old story, NZ climate is so different to their habitat...
    Liked On: 31-08-2021, 08:22 PM
  4. jpurdon
    jpurdon liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : 1 Licensed Hunter, Two Rifles?
    Very well said Micky Duck. Most would be more eloquent in their description, but 'bullshit' might also suffice. Incidentally this is why I don't believe the law change was prepared in advance,...
    Liked On: 30-08-2021, 02:38 PM
  5. clem
    clem liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : Help me shoot a big goat?
    The kids have got a pet goat I'm tempted to get someone to 'accidentally' shoot.....
    Liked On: 29-08-2021, 10:10 PM
  6. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : 1 Licensed Hunter, Two Rifles?
    My understanding is that is fine if the passenger is just opening gates, but as soon as he/she picks up the rifle while I'm aiming another one it is not ok. But as I said, the law seems to be...
    Liked On: 29-08-2021, 06:07 PM
  7. timattalon
    timattalon liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : 1 Licensed Hunter, Two Rifles?
    The interpretation of the rules seems to vary from region to region and person to person. I asked local AO and was told very definetly only one firearm per licence holder and the unlicensed shooter...
    Liked On: 29-08-2021, 05:34 PM
  8. Scottie
    Scottie liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : 1 Licensed Hunter, Two Rifles?
    The interpretation of the rules seems to vary from region to region and person to person. I asked local AO and was told very definetly only one firearm per licence holder and the unlicensed shooter...
    Liked On: 29-08-2021, 05:23 PM
  9. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : Help me shoot a big goat?
    The kids have got a pet goat I'm tempted to get someone to 'accidentally' shoot.....
    Liked On: 29-08-2021, 04:32 PM
  10. Beaker
    Beaker liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : More Australian Deer Problems
    I lived in that area for a few years, it's where my wife was born and raised. Mate some of those greenies over there make ours look very rational. There's a difference between rational people who...
    Liked On: 28-08-2021, 09:32 PM
  11. Micky Duck
    Micky Duck liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : More Australian Deer Problems
    I lived in that area for a few years, it's where my wife was born and raised. Mate some of those greenies over there make ours look very rational. There's a difference between rational people who...
    Liked On: 28-08-2021, 06:46 PM
  12. deer243
    deer243 liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : deer wallow behaviour (timing)
    The wallow is on the neighbours side so I have not had a good look further in to the new pines. I admit I'm not really sure what you are talking about, I see lots of flattened spots in my hay...
    Liked On: 28-08-2021, 12:59 AM
  13. Moa Hunter
    Moa Hunter liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : deer wallow behaviour (timing)
    Hey Sarvo I now have permission to shoot on the pine block, possibly sending them this picture above and the one of the damage to their pine trees did the trick. The manager said they intend to bring...
    Liked On: 26-08-2021, 02:28 PM
  14. deer243
    deer243 liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : deer wallow behaviour (timing)
    The best time of night to be stiil in bed.... (must be getting old or something).
    Liked On: 25-08-2021, 12:16 PM
  15. BRADS
    BRADS liked post by Ben Waimata On thread : deer wallow behaviour (timing)
    The best time of night to be stiil in bed.... (must be getting old or something).
    Liked On: 24-08-2021, 08:43 PM

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