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SETTING THE STANDARD OF GUIDED HUNTING IN NEW ZEALAND..

NZPHGA members are expected to demonstrate a high level of hunting expertise and must be fully conversant in the safety aspects of hunting in the New Zealand environment. Each new applicant for membership is required to submit a resume of his or her abilities and experience. Every membership application is assessed by the NZPHGA Executive prior to acceptance. 

Additionally, membership maybe denied or withheld should the Executive feel that the applicant was not of suitable standing or experience to represent the guiding industry.

NZPHGA members aim to provide hunting clients visiting New Zealand with the very best hunting experience possible and to ensure that each client leaves fully satisfied.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING.

The NZPHGA has developed a comprehensive guide traning course, the Professional Hunter Academy (PHA), in conjunction with an Occupational Health and Safety Management System. All codes and standards are under regular review. Hunter clients booking with NZPHGA members can be assured that they are in the hands of competent people who have suitable skills and safety plans in place.
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INDUSTRY PARTNERS.

The NZPHGA works closely with a number of associated organisations including the NZ Game Animal Council (NZGAC), the NZ Department of Conservation (DoC) and the NZ Association of Game Estates (NZAGE) in matters relating to game animals in New Zealand. In addition, the NZPHGA is an active member of the Tourism Industry Association of New Zealand (TIANZ).

We also hold close ties with international hunting organisations such as Safari Club International (SCI), Dallas Safari Club (DSC) and Conseil International de la Chasse (CIC).
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THE OBJECTIVES OF THE NZPHGA.
The objectives of the association are as follows:
  1. To promote and enhance professionalism within the guided hunting industry of New Zealand.
  2. To promote and encourage professionally guided hunting in New Zealand
  3. To promote the management and protection of our game resource and sport hunting as an honourable, ethical and acceptable method of harvest.
  4. To promote goodwill within the hunting industry and to encourage a sense of fellowship and trust.

THE NZPHGA CODE OF ETHICS.
Members are expected to abide by the following code of ethics:
  1. To conduct themselves in a professional manner and abide by the laws of the land.
  2. Always hold the safety and welfare of the client paramount.
  3. To always do their best for the client's success.
  4. To have a responsibility to conduct their method of hunting and animal harvest to the highest practicable standards of animal welfare with regard to minimizing distress and suffering and to humanely kill animals being hunted.
  5. To always respect the rights of the recreational hunter, sportsperson and landowner.
  6. To never publish misleading information.
  7. To never publicly belittle or denigrate any person or organisation associated with the industry.​

INFORMATION FOR HUNTERS

If you are thinking of hunting in New Zealand, you will find some useful information here. READ MORE.

INFORMATION FOR GUIDES

If you are a hunting guide, or wish to become one, find out how to become an NZPHGA member. READ MORE.

GET IN TOUCH

Contact the NZPHGA and discover who our individual guide members are here. READ MORE.