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NZ hunting blocks with current or planned 1080

229 DOC hunting blocks where pesticide was recorded as laid, planned or proposed in DOC’s data as at 26 May 2026. 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.

Data snapshot: 26 May 2026 — always reconfirm with DOC before relying on this.

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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