http://blog.doc.govt.nz/2012/04/16/hunters-save-huts/ Get a behind-the-scenes look at DOC's conservation work and send us your comments. Fri, 24 May 2013 01:42:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://blog.doc.govt.nz/2012/04/16/hunters-save-huts/#comment-16274 Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:48:57 +0000 http://blog.doc.govt.nz/?p=6467#comment-16274 Greetings! I’ve been following your website for a while now and finally got the courage to go ahead and give you a shout out from Houston Texas! Just wanted to tell you keep up the fantastic job!

]]> http://blog.doc.govt.nz/2012/04/16/hunters-save-huts/#comment-11253 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:24:22 +0000 http://blog.doc.govt.nz/?p=6467#comment-11253 p.s just kidding about the weight of the signs but what can you do!!! i just think there needs to be something in place for these kids in the unfortunate event. cheers

]]> http://blog.doc.govt.nz/2012/04/16/hunters-save-huts/#comment-11251 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:18:55 +0000 http://blog.doc.govt.nz/?p=6467#comment-11251 yep common sense must win the day when man meets bush. the golden rule (when you find that your lost, keep put, make the most of your surroundings and resources) i have been speaking in view of my daughters case and not the full picture. perhaps sign posting along the track near the school camp within the bush may suffice but i reckon the signs will have to weigh a tonne and be quite indestructable. at the end of the day safety elements must also win the day (when children meet bush!) thank you all for good comments.

]]> http://blog.doc.govt.nz/2012/04/16/hunters-save-huts/#comment-11223 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:56:39 +0000 http://blog.doc.govt.nz/?p=6467#comment-11223 Gordon – yes planning and preparation are vital.
Tawhai Rickard – I see your point, perhaps if the school or another organisation wanted to organise and manage a hut we could talk about the possibility for a partnership, however as you will see from the main article and comments, the pressure has been to remove DOC huts rather than add more.

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