NZ HUNTING PERMITS NOW ONLINE

Hunters can now go online at any time from any computer and apply for a hunting permit on conservation land anywhere in the country, says Minister of Conservation Kate Wilkinson.

The Department of Conservation’s (DOC) National (online) Hunting Permit System is now up and running, simplifying the application process and ensuring hunters have access to all the relevant information they need.

All permits will be valid for four months. A current firearms licence is required to validate a permit to hunt on public conservation lands.

Permit website: http://huntingpermits.doc.govt.nz/start

NZ TOPOMAPS NOW AVAILABLE FREE ONLINE

Merging the official LINZ topo maps with the Google Maps interface everyone knows and loves makes this service a breeze to use. Both the Topo250 and Topo50 map series are made available for New Zealand, Stewart Island and the Chathams.

Topomap Website: http://www.topomap.co.nz/

WALKING ACCESS MAPPING BETA UP AND RUNNING

The Walking Access Mapping System (WAMS) is an online system using geo graphic information system (GIS) technology to provide a view of the legal boundaries of public land. This boundary information (known as the cadastre) can be viewed against topographical maps or aerial photographs. WAMS has been designed to assist the public to identify land in New Zealand open to recreational access on foot.

WAMS website: http://wams.org.nz

NEW ZEALAND BIG GAME HUNTING COUNCIL DISCUSSION PAPER

Options for Establishment of the New Zealand Game Animal Council: a discussion paper

The paper can be viewed online at www.gameanimalcouncil.org.nz