Hunters4Hope

14/06/2026

Hunters4Hope will be at the 2026 The North Canterbury Hunting Competition this upcoming Matariki Weekend.

Gratefully accepting any deer donated from hunters at the weigh-in.

Let's break last years number of 3099kg of venison harvested from deer donated on the day.

Last years venison provided the daily protein requirements to almost 25,000 people doing it tough.

Looking forward to seeing you guys again.

12/06/2026

Hunters4Hope were at the North Canterbury Kids Hunt last weekend.

Big thanks to the team of volunteers for their work on the day, and then processing all of the donated deer.

Special thanks to the Junior Hunters that donated their deer to help feed local families doing it tough, through the Hunters4Hope / Hope Community Trust venison mince program.

The venison from these donated deer will provide the daily protein needs to over 1000 local people. Ka Pai Kids.

Great work, see you again next year...

05/06/2026

Hunters4Hope have had a pretty big couple of days.

We delivered over 2000kg of venison mince to Hope Community Trust on Thurs then Adam and Steve headed to Wanaka.

We completed the Mental Hunts 101 seminar, getting a better understanding of current legislation around mainitaining your mental wellbeing without necessarily putting your Fi****ms license at risk, and how to help others navigate this minefield. Highly recommend.

We stopped past Venator New Zealand to say thanks to Duncan and the team for their very generous donation they made earlier this year, through our good mates The Origins Foundation.

Venator New Zealand, have now got on board to start donating the venison from their clients Trophy deer to Hunters4Hope. Welcome aboard.

While we were going past we picked up some venison from other outfitters along the way, thanks to Monarch New Zealand , High Peak Hunting New Zealand and Glen Dene Hunting & Fishing, New Zealand , Lochinvar Safaris New Zealand, Brad Travers , New Zealand Safaris, and Real Kiwi Hunting Outfitters .

Special mention to Ethan and the team at High Country Earthworks at Fairlie, for allowing Hunters4Hope to have a storage freezer in their yard, that the local outfitters use to store the donated venison waiting for our crew to come and pick up.

All in all a pretty busy couple of days, but well worth the trip.

We made some new friends, caught up with some old ones, learnt some very valuable lessons in helping other licence holders manage mental health, along with bringing back over 2500kg of donated venison from our New Zealand Professional Hunting Guides Association mates.

03/06/2026

2125 kg of hunter donated venison delivered to Hope Community Trust this morning, bringing our running total year to date for 2026 to 8985kg.

Special thanks today to the Dads Army crew of volunteers that do the hard mahi, in getting this mince collected, processed and delivered.

including the Dads Army team had a great night helping prepare and serve the Community Kai meal,

25/05/2026

All of the Hunters4Hope crew feel for Dame Lynda Topp,( Topp Twins ) with the passing of Dame Jools.

Dame Lynda is a huge supporter of Hunters4Hope, and we would like to pass on our genuine condolences to all of the Topp family.

21/05/2026

Auction closes Monday night 8.30pm.

Dont miss out on this unique opportunity to show your support for the Crusaders and back stage access to meet the Crusader Horses, then watch the game from the Terra Cat corporate box.

100% of proceeds going to Hunters4Hope.

100% of proceeds going to Hunters4Hope. Proudly sponsored by TerraCAT NZ. Score the ultimate game night — and give back. Enjoy a premium matchday expe...

21/05/2026

Hey team, if youve ever wondered where the Hunters4Hope venison mince gets shared.

We are so grateful to Hope Community Trust for handling the distribution of the venison mince to over 50 community groups from Timaru to Nelson, including Drug-ARM Christchurch.

And thank you to Drug-Arm Christchurch for transforming such a basic ingredient in to a culinary feast to help the homeless.

Venison & watercress cobweb loaves served last night by Drug-Arm Christchurch street van. Distributed by Hope Community Trust supplied by Hunters4Hope.

18/05/2026

Here's your chance to win the ultimate game night for a great cause! 🏉

We're auctioning off a premium matchday experience with 2x corporate box tickets to see the Crusaders take on the Hurricanes, with 100% of proceeds going to the legends at Hunters 4 Hope.

One NZ Stadium, Christchurch
Friday 29 May, 7.05pm kick-off

Hunters 4 Hope is a community-led charity that transforms donated venison into nourishing meals for families and food support groups across Canterbury.

👉 Bid now:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/travel-events-activities/event-tickets/sports/listing/5936692733

Auction closes Monday 25 May at 8:30pm.

100% of proceeds going to Hunters4Hope. Proudly sponsored by TerraCAT NZ. Score the ultimate game night — and give back. Enjoy a premium matchday expe...

15/05/2026

Hunters4Hope Fundraiser.

2 x Corporate Box Tickets/ Crusader Horses Experience , May 29.

$1 Reserve, $1 Reserve, $1 Reserve, $1 Reserve, $1 Reserve.

Auction closes Monday May 25, 8.30pm.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/travel-events-activities/event-tickets/sports/listing/5936692733?psd=eyJjdXN0b21TdGF0ZSI6eyJjcmVkaXRWYWx1ZSI6MTB9LCJ3aWRnZXRTdGF0ZSI6eyJiYWxhbmNlU2VsZWN0ZWQiOmZhbHNlfSwiY3JlZGl0Q2FyZElkIjoxOTYzNjYwNSwicmVkaXJlY3REZXN0aW5hdGlvbiI6Ii9tYXJrZXRwbGFjZS9saXN0L3Byb21vdGUifQ

100% of proceeds going to Hunters4Hope.

Proudly sponsored by Terra Cat NZ.

Score the ultimate game night — and give back.

Auction includes...

• 2x Corporate Box tickets to Crusaders vs. Hurricanes at One NZ Stadium, CHCH, 29 May. (Courtesy of TerraCAT NZ).
• Premium viewing experience.
• A fantastic matchday experience.
• Personal pre-match meet and greet with Crusader Horses.

Event details:

📍 One NZ Stadium, Christchurch
🗓 Friday 29 May
🕖 7:05pm kickoff.
🏉 Crusaders vs Hurricanes

About the cause:

Hunters4Hope is a Canterbury based, community-led charity that turns donated venison into nourishing meals for families and food support groups across Canterbury.

By bidding, you’re directly helping provide meals to those in need.

👉 Place your bid and be part of something great. Don’t miss your chance to secure an unforgettable game night while supporting a fantastic cause.

06/05/2026

1835kg of donated venison delivered to Hope Community Trust today.

Todays donation, plus the 200kg gifted to Banks Peninsula Rununga last week, has brought us up to 6860kg of donated venison year-to-date, equating to 54,880 meal portions of protein donated by the local and international hunting community in 2026 alone..

The Hunters4Hope venison mince, through our very good friends at Hope Community Trust has been shared with over 50 community groups, South Island wide, and the network is still growing.

Some of the groups that have received some hunters4hope venison mince recently, which has been utilised to support food assistance programs in their respective regions.

Nga Hua E Wha
Inspire Church Amberley
Amberley Foodbank
Oxford Baptist Church
Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga
Oxford Community Trust
Moral Compass
Northcity
Christchurch City Mission
Soul Edge
Grace Vineyard Church
Te Whare Putea Trust Kaikōura
Thrive Church NZ
Noaia
Community Focus Trust
Bromley Community Centre
Food for All
AMENE FANO
Drug-ARM Christchurch
Tawa Foundation NZ , Rangitoheriri
Revival Support Group, (Little River)
Kai's Up
The Moutere Kai Collective
Flow Waaka
Gloriavale Leavers' Support Trust
The Salvation Army Rangiora
Mapua Kai Collective
St Vincent de Paul Canterbury (Rangiora/ Christchurch, and Belfast)
The Big Bake Up
Living Waters Hurunui Outreach
Cornerstone Church Rolleston
Anglican Church of the Resurrection Rolleston
Hope Presbyterian Rolleston
Hope Presbyterian Hornby
DarfieldFoodbank
Fairlie Resource Centre
Whaangai Ngaa Taangata / Feed The People