The NTC AGM was held on 22 May. The officer positions for the club are: Di Reid – President, Sue Martin – Club Captain, Geoff Donkin – Secretary, Juliet Gillick – Treasurer. Bruce Hodgson and Doug Mathieson have stood down from their committee positions. Shona Tupe joins the committee along with standing members Elly Govers and Campbell Living.
Also, at the AGM a new consitution was ratified to comply with the Incorporated Societies 2022 Act.
A trip planning meeting will be held at Di Reid’s house, 45, Plassey Street, Havelock North on Monday 26th May at 7pm
This is for the tramps July – End of this year. You are welcome to attend or please to let us know where you’d like to go, and maybe when.
Please IDEAS!!!!! It makes the job so much easier!
Email me jeffdi@wyldham.com or any committee member, or talk to us!!!!
Cheers Di
Predator control operation: Northern Ruahine Block 1
An aerial pellet 1080 application is being undertaken on Block 1 in the Northern Ruahine operational area from Wednesday 21 May 2025, dependent on weather and operational constraints. The club has been notified of this by the contractor, which advises:
This application is scheduled to take two days.
Northern Ruahine predator control notification factsheet 2025 (1) (1)
Operation detail
Epro Limited has been contracted by the Department of Conservation to undertake an aerial predator control programme over the northern section of the Ruahine Ranges.
Control Method
Aerial application of cereal bait pellets containing 1080 is the most effective method of controlling possums, rats and stoats over large areas. Helicopters will safely and precisely distribute bait across the operational area along pre-determined and monitored flight paths. The toxic cereal bait pellets contain 0.15 percent of 1080, are cylindrical and approximately two centimetres in diameter. They are dyed green and contain a cinnamon lure to attract predators.
Toxin warning signs will be placed at all normal points of entry to the operation prior to toxic 1080 bait being applied. The carcasses of poisoned animals pose a significant risk to dogs for several months after the operation. Toxin warning signs will remain in place until this risk has passed.
Keeping safe
1080 is poisonous to humans, domestic and game animals. In areas where the toxin has been applied, dogs are highly at risk until poisoned carcasses have disintegrated. This takes four-to-eight months or longer.
There will be warning signs placed at entrances to the operational area immediately prior to the operation.
Always remember
- Do not touch or eat the bait
- Watch children at all times
- Do not eat animals from this area
- Toxic baits and carcasses are deadly to dogs
Observe these rules whenever you see warning signs placed at the public access ways in the above areas. Warning signs indicate that pesticide residues may remain in baits and carcasses.
If you suspect poisoning, please contact either:
- Your local doctor or hospital
- The National Poisons Centre: 0800 764 766 (urgent calls) or 03 479 7248
- Dial 111
- Seek veterinary advise for suspected poisoning of domestic animals.
Should you require further information or require clarity on any points please use the contact details below.
Further information
Epro
283 Broadlands Road, Taupo
Phone: 0800 ASK EPRO
Email: control@epro.co.nz
Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation
Manawatu Office
Email: manawatu@doc.govt.nz
Where we’re headed in 2025
The first six-months’ trips have been planned, and you can take a look by heading over to the updated Tramp List. New users can also use the list to discover the club’s automated booking system, just by clicking on any destination.
The weekend tramp this month is to Leon Kinvig Hut. See the photo of the old hut, which was damaged due to Cyclone Gabrielle. We look forward to seeing the new hut, hoping that it will be open to visitors.
Leon Kinvig Hut, post-Cyclone Gabrielle
Wilding pine update
The next trip will be Tuesday July 8. We’re heading to the Lakes.
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