That's been relaxed in level 3 but hunting is still only allowed on private land. Photo: ODT filesA man accused of illegally hunting on public conservation land during the lockdown has been charged. Canterbury rural area commander Inspector Peter Cooper said the man had been illegally hunting on Department of Conservation land in the Lewis Pass area. That's been relaxed in level 3 but hunting is still only allowed on private land. You can hunt on private land within your region, but not on public conservation land.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 27, 2020 21:22 UTC