Hunting NZ

NZ hunting blocks with current or planned 1080

229 DOC hunting blocks where pesticide is currently laid, planned or proposed. 207 laid. 18 planned. 4 proposed.

1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) and other vertebrate pesticides are used on conservation land to suppress possums, rats and stoats. Operations are scheduled by DOC, OSPRI and Predator Free NZ and trigger a dog stand-down period — typically 4 to 6 months in beech country, longer in wetter forest.

The list below is filtered straight from the DOC pesticide-summary layer we ingest. Sort priority is laid > planned > proposed, then size. Before you head in, check the official DOC page for the operation’s timing and dog stand-down dates.

Status changes constantly. Always reconfirm with DOC pesticide summaries before travel.

BlockRegionArea (ha)Elevation
Kahurangi National Park (includes adjacent Public Conservation land)Tasman375,558-1–1,870 m
LyfordCanterbury6,497278–1,740 m
HossackCanterbury5,473554–1,686 m
Long GullyCanterbury3,844683–1,684 m
Waitangiroto Nature ReserveWest Coast1,525-1–167 m
Kaharoa ForestBay of Plenty76690–317 m
Otaika Valley Scenic ReserveNorthland33411–241 m
Egmont National ParkTaranaki34,25187–2,496 m
West MatukitukiOtago9,132419–2,998 m
Pouiatoa Conservation AreaTaranaki3,90235–379 m
Moki Conservation AreaTaranaki3,60423–441 m
Mt Messenger Conservation AreaTaranaki2,73924–365 m
Whitecliffs Conservation AreaTaranaki5096–269 m
Tryphena Scenic ReserveAuckland42815–396 m
Fiordland National Park including adjacent PCL (excludes Wapiti Area)Southland1,008,014-1–2,716 m
South Westland - WehekaWest Coast601,316-1–3,465 m
Greymouth - MawheranuiWest Coast501,382-1–1,966 m
Buller - KawatiriWest Coast367,152-1–1,632 m
South Marlborough Conservation Land/ReservesMarlborough239,24517–2,593 m
HokitikaWest Coast218,9950–2,568 m
Tararua Forest ParkWellington118,76580–1,552 m
Ruahine Forest ParkManawatu-Wanganui99,828234–1,727 m
Snowdon Forest and Mavora Park Conservation Areas including adjacent PCLSouthland86,999231–2,083 m
OteakeCanterbury79,339569–2,085 m
St JamesCanterbury79,273524–2,282 m
Kaimanawa Forest ParkWaikato74,331455–1,693 m
Pureora Forest ParkManawatu-Wanganui73,753113–1,158 m
Eyre Mountains/Taka Ra Haka Conservation Park including adjacent PCLSouthland69,291334–2,007 m
Arthur's Pass EastCanterbury67,057526–2,032 m
Kaweka Forest ParkHawke's Bay63,025207–1,719 m
Whirinaki Conservation ParkBay of Plenty54,600293–1,353 m
Lake Sumner RHACanterbury44,993489–1,855 m
Kaimai Mamaku Conservation ParkBay of Plenty40,13225–943 m
Murchison - Aoraki/Mt CookCanterbury39,484606–3,699 m
Palmer Range/ Taylor RangeCanterbury33,047558–2,319 m
ArawhataWest Coast29,24488–2,517 m
Pyke Forest/Big BaySouthland26,426-1–1,639 m
Te PapanuiOtago22,884435–1,153 m
Hopkins - HuxleyCanterbury21,782519–2,620 m
Manuherikia hunting blockOtago19,788691–2,085 m
Remutaka Forest ParkWellington18,4242–928 m
Pureora Recreational Hunting AreaWaikato17,278113–976 m
Waitaanga Conservation AreaManawatu-Wanganui16,708116–592 m
Murchison & Aoraki/Mt CookCanterbury15,300814–3,166 m
Pirongia Forest ParkWaikato15,05139–941 m
Two Thumb RangeCanterbury14,352836–2,514 m
Hanmer ForestCanterbury13,758350–1,872 m
Tautuku ForestOtago12,90921–511 m
Waipunga ForestHawke's Bay11,332488–1,127 m
FergusonOtago9,958439–2,348 m
Rock and PillarOtago9,868396–1,440 m
Rowallan Conservation AreaSouthland9,73366–629 m
26 - McArthur CreekWest Coast9,12253–1,864 m
Lauder BasinOtago8,747624–1,674 m
Upper YoungOtago8,350382–2,179 m
BurnettCanterbury8,335628–2,688 m
Great Barrier Forest Conservation AreaAuckland8,148-1–499 m
56 - McKerrow Creek, LandsboroughWest Coast8,122338–2,630 m
Hurunui Mainland Island restrictedCanterbury8,051624–1,800 m
Bull FlatOtago7,858400–2,430 m
South HurunuiCanterbury7,655639–1,968 m
49 - Upper BurkeWest Coast7,547283–1,867 m
KirklistonCanterbury7,496340–1,873 m
59 - Middle Clarke RiverWest Coast7,483128–2,079 m
Mid WilkinOtago7,408320–2,271 m
Puketi ForestNorthland7,32711–529 m
WaikawaSouthland7,1501–399 m
Russell ForestNorthland7,11513–433 m
06 - Falls CreekWest Coast7,005141–1,884 m
SiberiaOtago6,933484–2,326 m
Conservation Area - PureoraWaikato6,830128–1,036 m
Omahuta ForestNorthland6,58513–469 m
CameronOtago6,578346–1,995 m
West McClennanSouthland6,47443–475 m
MakaroraOtago6,435381–2,443 m
27 - Snowden CreekWest Coast6,41850–2,243 m
Upper WilkinOtago6,416539–2,469 m
Temple - MaitlandCanterbury6,360588–2,258 m
DobsonCanterbury6,288569–2,607 m
Rangitaiki Conservation AreaBay of Plenty6,233491–1,086 m
BlueOtago5,955320–1,913 m
62 - Upper McFarlaneWest Coast5,839469–2,040 m
Jollie-CassCanterbury5,7991,140–2,802 m
Crawford RangeCanterbury5,787526–1,716 m
Cotters CreekOtago5,704380–1,972 m
13 - Woodhen CreekWest Coast5,58442–1,620 m
Mataraua ForestNorthland5,427143–699 m
39 - Upper Te Naihi RiverWest Coast5,343248–2,324 m
Albert BurnOtago5,332305–1,910 m
61 - Lower McFarlaneWest Coast5,12063–2,056 m
Upper SevernMarlborough5,1111,049–2,164 m
Cascade CreekOtago5,059364–2,003 m
41A - Hindley CreekWest Coast4,9150–1,494 m
12 - McKay CreekWest Coast4,88285–1,548 m
50 - Lower BurkeWest Coast4,65997–1,810 m
53 - Upper Gates Gorge, LandsboroughWest Coast4,656162–2,217 m
60 - Lower Clarke RiverWest Coast4,64297–2,078 m
Upper Albert BurnOtago4,593578–2,095 m
47 - Ngatau RiverWest Coast4,55190–1,908 m
55 - Toetoe Flat, LandsboroughWest Coast4,479279–2,378 m
48 - Okuru (Head)West Coast4,35277–1,917 m
Waima ForestNorthland4,351117–772 m
Kokomoka ForestHawke's Bay4,277659–978 m
FishOtago4,151321–1,746 m
Conservation Area - WaitewhenaManawatu-Wanganui4,117148–483 m
Lindis - Firearms prohibited on access tracksCanterbury4,060759–1,656 m
Dog StreamMarlborough4,032949–2,057 m
34 - Donald RiverWest Coast4,016115–2,483 m
37 - Charlies Ponds WaiatotoWest Coast3,94734–2,074 m
BullenMarlborough3,822588–1,926 m
22 - Thompson CreekWest Coast3,81525–1,678 m
MakuratawhaiCanterbury3,764720–1,604 m
63 - Roaring BillyWest Coast3,72059–1,952 m
40A - Tuning ForkWest Coast3,6966–1,705 m
52 - McLennan Creek, LandsboroughWest Coast3,638122–2,142 m
40 - Casey CreekWest Coast3,62422–1,740 m
Lord RiverWest Coast3,536726–2,435 m
Lower WilkinOtago3,530299–2,111 m
54 - Creswicke Flat, LandsboroughWest Coast3,514243–2,373 m
TielOtago3,468306–2,128 m
Conservation Area - PanirauWaikato3,41871–497 m
High BurnOtago3,383350–1,994 m
Upper OtokoWest Coast3,366445–2,395 m
32 - Haphazard Spur, WaiparaWest Coast3,352124–2,084 m
41 - Palmer CreekWest Coast3,3376–1,835 m
25 - McIntosh CreekWest Coast3,10837–1,675 m
Waipori FallsOtago3,10722–586 m
Ore-LevenOtago2,976319–1,934 m
Bottom AcheronMarlborough2,957701–1,642 m
ManorburnOtago2,883735–995 m
BlinkersMarlborough2,761671–1,671 m
23 - Nightfall StreamWest Coast2,72623–1,892 m
24 - Lower WaiparaWest Coast2,68839–1,730 m
40B - Drew Spur, ArawhataWest Coast2,65515–1,734 m
21 - MartyrWest Coast2,541253–1,674 m
35 - Drake Flats WaiatotoWest Coast2,54190–2,015 m
Baker Creek LowerWest Coast2,514422–2,517 m
Hihitahi Forest SanctuaryManawatu-Wanganui2,395743–1,105 m
Tekapo Ski AreaCanterbury2,356841–2,116 m
69 - Upper MoerakiWest Coast2,340269–1,814 m
Mokau River Scenic ReserveWaikato2,2850–390 m
Barlow RiverWest Coast2,240430–2,401 m
Te Kopia Scenic ReserveWaikato2,197319–967 m
Muddy CreekOtago2,191323–1,925 m
Able LakeWest Coast2,144771–2,362 m
Upper ZoraWest Coast2,066479–2,535 m
Bubble CreekWest Coast2,065868–2,627 m
Adams FlatWest Coast2,004538–2,423 m
Bendigo Conservation AreaOtago1,974878–1,583 m
Dechen CreekWest Coast1,948363–2,631 m
Opua ForestNorthland1,9242–222 m
Craigie BurnOtago1,856329–1,811 m
Hakarimata Scenic ReserveWaikato1,80815–366 m
Mill CreekOtago1,80679–643 m
WillbergWest Coast1,768610–2,111 m
PoeruaWest Coast1,739559–2,408 m
Lower YoungOtago1,701318–1,745 m
Shelter HollowWest Coast1,698590–2,598 m
MangatawhiriWaikato1,67236–468 m
Eblis TopsWest Coast1,669469–2,352 m
Neinei I KuraOtago1,643542–1,521 m
Speculation CreekWest Coast1,640856–1,888 m
North BarlowWest Coast1,637351–2,176 m
Elizabeth StreamWest Coast1,633255–1,991 m
Perverse CreekWest Coast1,436287–2,185 m
Cowan Wildlife RefugeWaikato1,265482–854 m
Tarawera Conservation AreaHawke's Bay1,254549–1,094 m
Otanewainuku ForestBay of Plenty1,211168–592 m
Hinds TarnWest Coast1,208426–2,615 m
MaungatuaOtago1,20867–891 m
Lambert RiverWest Coast1,170594–2,411 m
Killermont - Firearms prohibited on access tracksCanterbury1,111664–1,745 m
Teichelmann CreekWest Coast1,037567–2,299 m
Stoney Creek Conservation AreaHawke's Bay1,034441–1,127 m
Puketi Forest AdditionNorthland1,01849–451 m
Omahuta Forest AdditionNorthland97350–463 m
Adam RangeWest Coast942400–2,018 m
Otangimoana Conservation AreaBay of Plenty926625–712 m
Arbor RiftWest Coast868673–2,423 m
SerpentineOtago745805–1,170 m
Scenic Reserve - Manganui RoadWaikato658129–560 m
Bendigo Scenic ReserveOtago628342–781 m
Opposite PercyWest Coast548477–2,002 m
Poker GullyWest Coast5031,170–2,323 m
Blackstone HillOtago487509–855 m
Omahuta Forest Scenic Reserve No 2Northland40961–371 m
Te Miro Scenic ReserveWaikato403193–439 m
Glen CreekCanterbury362544–1,270 m
Otangimoana Marginal StripBay of Plenty353622–720 m
Matea Road Conservation AreaBay of Plenty341684–785 m
Manuka StreamOtago333369–581 m
Te Matai Forest (southern parcels)Bay of Plenty320203–386 m
ArgourOtago303688–1,083 m
Te Toto Gorge Scenic ReserveWaikato289-1–430 m
Conservation Area - MangaoneBay of Plenty274294–434 m
Puketehi Scenic ReserveWaikato264146–377 m
Otoru Scenic ReserveWaikato24872–309 m
Brynderwyn Hills Scenic ReserveNorthland23929–313 m
Wekaweka Scenic ReserveNorthland177316–587 m
Conservation Area - KakaraWaikato168279–472 m
Turaerae Scenic ReserveWaikato168126–356 m
Bluc Duck Scientific ReserveCanterbury153245–781 m
Black Miller Stream Mangamaunu Scenic ReserveCanterbury14211–498 m
Okiwi Bay Scenic ReserveCanterbury12110–374 m
Opepe Bush Scenic & Historic ReserveWaikato116673–754 m
Te Matai Forest (contiguous with Otanewainuku Forest)Bay of Plenty113386–626 m
Ngatamahine Scenic ReserveWaikato106165–342 m
Conservation Area - WhareorinoWaikato16,04917–786 m
Dunn Creek - Blue MountainsOtago1,270461–968 m
Garden Gully - Blue MountainsOtago1,235345–924 m
Rankleburn - Blue MountainsOtago954157–741 m
Cattle Flat - Blue MountainsOtago893119–669 m
Smithys Spur - Blue MountainsOtago794248–838 m
Blackcleugh - Blue MountainsOtago74440–578 m
Packers - Blue MountainsOtago662372–999 m
Whisky - Blue MountainsOtago655280–920 m
Clarks - Blue MountainsOtago638241–1,001 m
Armstrong - Blue MountainsOtago592296–999 m
Black Gully - Blue MountainsOtago558297–996 m
Westwood - Blue MountainsOtago553351–994 m
Brooksdale - Blue MountainsOtago465344–937 m
Back Stream - Blue MountainsOtago451125–599 m
Carsons - Blue MountainsOtago286120–780 m
Tramway - Blue MountainsOtago28361–570 m
Gorge Creek - Blue MountainsOtago195142–486 m
Rakaia/ MathiasCanterbury33,059572–2,600 m
CraigieburnCanterbury31,313537–2,298 m
WilberforceCanterbury27,146583–2,377 m
Taramoukou Conservation AreaTaranaki1,75427–312 m

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