Join Kiwi Avoidance Trainer Joe at the Owhango Domain for avian avoidance training to certify your dog for kiwi avoidance training. This training is the best practice option to ensure your dog will be less likely to pursue and harm wild kiwi, and is required for any dogs taken into Tongariro, Erua, and Rangataua forest hunting areas.
Bookings are essential for this trip and can be done through the Kiwi Avoidance Training website. Please select Joe Metekingi as the trainer and reserve your 15 minute time slot per dog. Joe Metekingi is an endorsed kiwi avoidance trainer. Spaces are limited and admission prices must be paid on or before the day of training. Please keep all dogs in your vehicles until it is time to undertake the training.
The Kiwi Avoidance Training programme is a partnership between Save the Kiwi and the Department of Conservation, established in 1996. For more information about Kiwi Avoidance Training and to book a session in your region, visit www.kiwiavoidancetraining.nz
Duration: 15 minutes per dog
Max Participants: 35 dogs
Location: Ōwhango Domain, Ōwhango
Cost: $25.00 per dog
Participants are asked to bring
Dog on leash
Previous certification copies (if you have them)
DOC hunting permit (a new one can be issued on the day if required)
DOC Dog Permit (a new one can be issued on the day if required)
The trip leader reserves the right to refuse anyone who is insufficiently equipped.
Booking fees and canceLLATION
Book directly with Kiwi Avoidance Training.
This trip may be cancelled/postponed due to adverse weather.
Mahi Aroha programme
Project Tongariro is proud to deliver the Mahi Aroha Summer programme trips at cost to you. However, this price does not account for the extensive hours of planning, preparation, and dedication contributed by our amazing staff and volunteers.
Please consider adding a small donation as part of your booking to support the ongoing delivery of this programme.
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