Police target illegal hunting: firearms seized near Wairoa
Police are currently working with local groups targeting illegal hunting in the Wharerata Forest between Gisborne and Wairoa.
On Friday night Police stopped a vehicle in the Wharerata forest and the occupier's firearms and equipment for hunting at night were seized.
A police spokesperson said to hunt in the Wharerata Forest, a permit issued by one the forestry companies or Gisborne District Council is required and must be on your person.
"There is absolutely no hunting permitted in any of the Wharerata forest blocks at night - anyone caught hunting in the forest at night can potentially have all hunting items seized and face prosecution."
