61st Annual Conference 2009

Conference Roundup

Well done to the North Otago Branch for hosting a memorable Conference in Oamaru Friday 10th - Sunday 12th July 2009 at the Oamaru Opera House.

Conference 2010

To be held in Palmerston North, jointly hosted by the Taihape and Manawatu branches.

The date of the Conference will be Friday the 9th of July - Sunday the 11th of July at the Travelodge Palmerston North - http://www.travelodge.com.au/locations/features.aspx?hid=956.

Current National Executive

President
Alec McIver

Vice President
Roy Sloan

Immediate Past President
Steve Veail

National Treasurer
John Crone

Chief Executive Officer
Dianne Brown

North Island Executive Members
Steve Corlett and Sandi Curreen

South Island Executive Members
Chaz Forsyth and Harvie Morrow

Patron
Hong Tse

Awards

National Life Membership
D Bruce Banwell

50 year Branch Awards
Bush, North Auckland, North Otago, Northland and Rakaia

Certificates of Appreciation
Trevor Chappell - Convener Big Game Trophy Records - Pigs
Ross Paton - Convener Big Game Trophy Records - Chamois

Speeches

National President's address to Conference

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Associate Minister of Conservation, Kate Wilkinson's speech to Conference

Includes:

• The Big Game Hunting Council establishment committee.
• DOC will not be targeting mature bull tahr during any official control work within management units except in National Parks.
• National Hunting Adviser appointment, Brent Beaven.
• WARO review and heli-hunting.

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United Future written statement prepared by Hon Peter Dunne

This was read out at Conference on Hon Peter Dunne's behalf which focused on the Big Game Hunting Council establishment committee as a statutory authority, providing it with the necessary tools to influence Governmental decision-making and its role.

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National Competition Results

Congratulations to all of those who received trophies or placings in our National Conference this year. For those who were not successful this year, better luck next year.

Thanks also to all of the Judges and Competition Managers for their time and dedication.

• Antler, Horn and Tusk Competitions
• Photographic Competitions
• Special Awards
• Literary Awards
• Shooting Competitions

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National Antler, Horn and Tusk Competition: Medals

National Antler, Horn and Tusk Competition: Trophy Record Book Certificates

National Policy and Association Rules

Updated to incorporate all amendments and additions passed by Conference 2009. Page 2 indicates the various rule changes or additions.

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National Competition Rules

Updated to reformat the AHT rules to save repetition and other changes made as a result of Notices of Motion to Conference 2009. Page 2 has a list of the rule changes, and where required, an explanation.

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