A Tip from Nicholas

Use this link below and you can view any topo map in NZ. It is a real good site but needs broadband due to the amount of info it is processing.
It is the same as those topo map CD's but the whole of NZ and it's free, with way more options.
http://extranet.doc.govt.nz/bip/
Then click on NZ Map Service NZMG and accept the conditions and you are in. You need to zoom in to your chosen area and click the correct boxes on the left hand column -
Click NZ topography folder----- then NZ topographic Maps folder ------- then tick the NZMS 260 series box
There is heaps of other options such as aerial photos, public land boundary's etc
Thanks Nik.

Waikato Branch Annual Measuring and Competition Night - usually held in May.

This is the most popular event of the year where we have our trophy heads (antler, horn and tusk) measured and photography judged and if eligible can compete for the large number of cups and shields available.

Trophy heads must come from wild game animals taken legally under Fair Chase conditions and you must be a current paid up member when you pull the trigger or click the shutter.

Photograph competitions include several different trophies for categories such as Game Animals, Other Wildlife, Scenic, Flora and Human Interest.

National Competition: the best trophy heads and photography nationwide will be judged at the Annual Conference.

OPEN TO ALL SHOOTERS Date: SATURDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2010 Time: 10am start. Entries to last prone detail.
Venue: TOKOROA Shooting Complex
Entry Fee: to be confirmed
Senior. Junior.
Grading: A,B,C,D Grades. Non graded shooters will be assessed by the Organisers.
Programme: 4 position graded Shoot at 100 metres. Prone: 3 minutes unlimited sighters.

Prizes: Prizes will be awarded on aggregate scores in each Grade.
Refreshments: Morning and afternoon tea provided. BBQ.
Rules: NZDA Rules apply. All local rules adhered to. Any Centrefire rifle or Rimfire rifle.
No dogs allowed on the property.

The Range and Executive Committee of the Waikato Branch NZDA sincerely acknowledge the generous donations of Prizes from individuals and business houses and urge all shooters to patronise those businesses whose continued
support has ensured the success of our Annual Prize Shoot. Thank You.

7th - 13th March 2009 at the Tokoroa Shooting Sports Complex, Newell Road, Tokoroa.

There are Junior and Veteran Classes but a competitor who is eligible to enter either of these classes may elect not to do so.
Champion of Champions: Shooters are reminded that to qualify for this award you must enter a minimum number of the total events including Bench Rest.
Camping: Complex facilities may be available at a small charge per person per night.
Any enquiries
phone Malcolm 07 3484473.

* The January issue of our newsletter will be combined with the February issue and be sent towards the end of January each year.

* The Graf brothers have a dvd available dealing with the 1080 issue. Something that concerns us all. Sounds like a worthwhile purchase.