New Zealand Deerstalkers Association - North Canterbury Branch

27/09/2026

Hi everyone, the Outdoor Expo is on 2 to 4 October at Canterbury Agricultural Park in Christchurch, and we've got 20% off tickets for our members.

High Country Ballistics are bringing Mossberg, R***r, Smith & Wesson, Marlin and Henry. Advanced Optics and Pulsar are exhibiting separately, along with Warthog Sharpeners and Fish Mainland, and the Fi****ms Safety Authority will be on site as well.

It's on during the school holidays, so it's an easy one to bring the family along to — kids under 13 get in free with a paying adult. There's a demo tent running all three days, two test tracks for bikes, a big kids area and a huge food court.

For 20% off, go to outdoorexpo.co.nz/tickets and enter DEERSTALKE20 under “Have an access code?”. Our 20% Outdoor Expo code now runs until Wednesday 30 September. The Expo is on 2 to 4 October at Canterbury Agricultural Park in Christchurch, and kids 12 and under get in free with a paying adult.

See you there!

Three days. 250+ brands across 12 zones. Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch · 2–4 October 2026.

23/09/2026

The North Canterbury Deerstalkers Auction is on again!
Your chance to snag some bargain hunting, shooting and camping gear
Drop off auction items at the Clubrooms on Sunday 27th September from 1.00pm - 4.00pm or at 6.00pm on the day.
Auction details:
Monday, 28 September 2026
North Canterbury Deerstalkers Clubrooms
599 McLeans Island Road, Christchurch.
Doors open at 6.00pm. Auction starts at 7.00pm

02/09/2026

More sad news. Have been informed that long-time member, Ted Hartley passed away earlier this week after a short illness. His funeral is on Friday 4th September at 2.30pm at Academy Funeral Services, 65 Main South Road, Chch.

31/08/2026

Sad news to convey to all North Canterbury Deerstalkers members, in that long time member of the Branch, Ennio Veronese, died late last week. Ennio was a fixture at Branch Meetings and Club Hunts for decades. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. Details of Ennio's funeral service will be circulated when they come to hand.

31/08/2026

It's a bumper night tonight at the North Canterbury Deerstalkers Branch Meeting.
Willie Duley and Tyron Southward of the Rakaia Red Deer Heritage Trust will be speaking on the goal of establishing a Herd of Special Interest (HOSI) in the Upper Rakaia catchment. We’ll also have Steve and Adam from Hunters4Hope who will give a presentation on how the charity turns surplus wild venison and donated game meat into high-protein mince for families in need.
Doors open at 7.00pm, with the meeting kicking off at 7.30pm.
Address: 599 McLeans Island Road, Christchurch.
All welcome!

05/08/2026

Four patients from the Burwood Spinal Unit in Christchurch had a great day out at our Range last week. Many thanks to Peter Weusten and his band of helpers for giving up their time for this very worthy endeavour.

27/07/2026

Guest Speakers at our Branch Meeting tonight are our friends from Twineedle.
Doors open at 7.00pm. Meeting starts at 7.30pm.
Location: 599 McLeans Island Road, Christchurch

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18/07/2026

The Canterbury Shooting Club has extended an invitation to North Canterbury Deerstalkers members to participate in a range day on the West Melton Range on Sunday the 9th of August. Distances available 100m - 600m. R***e calibres have a limit of up to .308. No magnum calibres allowed. Limited to 30 participants.
Sign up on the Club Hunts page of our new website:
https://www.nzdacanterbury.org/store

10/07/2026

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Want to be a part of a great club of like-minded people that exists to promote and encourage hunting, and as well meet a great bunch of guys and girls?

08/05/2026

AHT, Photography and Literary Competition Drop Off Dates:

The North Canterbury Deerstalkers Clubrooms will be open on the following dates for you to drop off your heads, photos or stories and be in to win a range of prizes:
Saturday 9th May from 10.00am - 1.00pm
Saturday 16th May from 9.00am - 1.00pm (no entries accepted after 1.00pm)

You can also drop off any day at the Rangiora or Christchurch Hunting & Fishing stores up until 12.00pm on Friday 15th May.