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Thumbnail of Rakiura Stewart Island.CREDIT Tom Harris
8th July 2025
4 min

Hunter’s Tragic Death Reminder to ID Target Beyond All Doubt

Media Release | Following a hunting fatality on Rakiura/Stewart Island, MSC is reminding all hunters to always identify their target beyond all doubt.
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7th July 2025
4 min

Essential Tips for Safe Winter Hunting

Story | Going hunting this winter? Check out these important safety tips before you go.
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27th May 2025
3 min

Firearms Safety Training by NZ Mountain Safety Council Ends

Notice | From 1 July 2025, firearms safety training in Aotearoa is changing and will no longer be available through NZ Mountain Safety Council.
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30th April 2025
4 min

Hunters Reminded to Prioritise Safety for Duck Season

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council, with Fish & Game and Te Tari Pūreke, is reminding hunters to maintain robust safety practices this duck season.
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24th March 2025
4 mins

Practical Tips to Keep You on Target This Roar

Story | The Roar 2025 has finally arrived. Here are some practical tips to help make your hunt safe, successful and fun.
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14th March 2025
3 min

Hunters Urged to Prioritise Safety This Roar

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council is reminding hunters to ‘have a hmmm’ and make careful route choices to stay safe, as the Roar hunting season kicks-off this year....
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25th February 2025
4 min

Hunting Tragedy Puts Spotlight on Route Choices

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council is urging hunters and other backcountry enthusiasts to carefully consider their descent routes in steep terrain following the release of the coroner’s findings...
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10th February 2025
3 min

MSC and ACC Join Forces for ‘Have a hmmm’ This Summer

Media Release | NZ Mountain Safety Council (MSC) is joining forces with the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) to encourage outdoor enthusiasts to ‘Have a hmmm’ this summer.
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