The NZDA Te Awamutu Branch offers plenty of opportunities to shoot, hunt, learn, and socialise with fellow hunters. Our events include range days, HUNTS course, trophy competitions, club hunts, and social nights throughout the year.
Event dates, times, and locations may change at short notice, so be sure to check our Facebook page or this website regularly for the latest updates.
To join a club hunt, contact the organiser directly or reach out to the club for details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
2nd DECEMBER 2025
Arrive 6:30PM for 7:00PM start
Te Awamutu & District Memorial RSA
Frequency:
Once a month
SOCIAL NIGHT
MANAGEMENT OF DEER IN THE PUREORA AREA
with Dion Patterson
Entry is $5 cash per person.
There will also be a fundraising raffle, with the prize winner drawn at the end of the night. Tickets are $2 each; or 3 for $5. Cash.
COMMITTEE MEETING
Whether you’re on the committee or an active club member, we invite you to get involved and help shape the future of our club. Fresh ideas, creative thinking, and a bit of enthusiastic banter are always welcome!
TSSC MONTHLY SHOOT
Arrive at 9:30am for a 10am start.
$7 Target Fee. $10 Range Fee for non-TSSC members.
.22 Rimfire at 50m – 4 positions. 10 shots each.
100m Centrefire – 4 positions. 5 shots each.
3 minutes unlimited sighters each event
Members from neighbouring branches are welcome to attend.
17th DECEMBER 2025
7:30PM – 9:00PM
Frequency:
4th Wednesday of the month
.22 SHOOT
This session has been BROUGHT FORWARD BY ONE WEEK due to the Christmas period.
Come along to shoot paper targets from three positions – prone, sitting and standing. Plus a novelty shoot in the standing position to test your rapid-fire skills.
All visitors are welcome to come and experience smallbore shooting in a relaxed social atmosphere. Bring your own rifle along and improve your shooting skills, or borrow a club rifle.
New shooters are encouraged to come along to practise their shooting skills in a safe and controlled environment, with plenty of support from experienced shooters in the club, willing to share tips and tricks.
Doors open at 7:15PM for a 7:30PM start.
Cost is $7 cash per person. This covers range hireage and 20 rounds.
Please note only standard or subsonic ammo can be used in the range.
TSSC MONTHLY SHOOT
This session has been BROUGHT FORWARD BY ONE WEEK.
Arrive at 9:30am for a 10am start.
$7 Target Fee. $10 Range Fee for non-TSSC members.
.22 Rimfire at 50m – 4 positions. 10 shots each.
100m Centrefire – 4 positions. 5 shots each.
3 minutes unlimited sighters each event
Members from neighbouring branches are welcome to attend.
JANUARY 2026
Arrive 6:30PM for 7:00PM start
Te Awamutu & District Memorial RSA
Frequency:
Once a month
SOCIAL NIGHT
SPEAKER & DATE TO BE CONFIRMED.
PLEASE CHECK BACK CLOSER TO THE DATE.
Come along and hear from our guest speakers as they share their stories, insights, and experiences. Their talks are always captivating, and you’re sure to learn something new every time.
A few of our previous talks:
Guiding in Canada, Real Meals, Pulsar NZ, Tahr Foundation, Teaching electric shearing in Mongolia, Pureora deer management with DOC.
Entry is $5 cash per person.
There will also be a fundraising raffle, with the prize winner drawn at the end of the night. Tickets are $2 each; or 3 for $5. Cash.
COMMITTEE MEETING
Whether you’re on the committee or an active club member, we invite you to get involved and help shape the future of our club. Fresh ideas, creative thinking, and a bit of enthusiastic banter are always welcome!
28th JANUARY 2026
7:30PM – 9:00PM
Frequency:
4th Wednesday of the month
.22 SHOOT
Come along to shoot paper targets from three positions – prone, sitting and standing. Plus a novelty shoot in the standing position to test your rapid-fire skills.
All visitors are welcome to come and experience smallbore shooting in a relaxed social atmosphere. Bring your own rifle along and improve your shooting skills, or borrow a club rifle.
New shooters are encouraged to come along to practise their shooting skills in a safe and controlled environment, with plenty of support from experienced shooters in the club, willing to share tips and tricks.
Doors open at 7:15PM for a 7:30PM start.
Cost is $7 cash per person. This covers range hireage and 20 rounds.
Please note only standard or subsonic ammo can be used in the range.
BRANCH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Arrive at 9:30am for a 10am start.
$5 Target Fee. $10 Range Fee for non-TSSC members.
Event 1: Range 100m – Prone, Kneeling & Standing
Event 2: Range 200m – Prone & Sitting
For Events 1 & 2: Open to all members. No rests or slings. Two optional sighters, then balance of three, three counting shots for the other positions. Single loading only. No magazines. 19 shot maximum.
Event 3: Junior 100m Centrefire Shoot (with rest)
2/3 sighters. 10 counting shots. $2.50 target fee.
Event 4: Ladies Championship
Range 50m. .22 Rimfire with rest and magazines. Prone.
Two optional sighters non counting. 10 shots counting.
Open to female branch members; and branch members’ wives/partners.
TSSC MONTHLY SHOOT
Arrive at 9:30am for a 10am start.
$7 Target Fee. $10 Range Fee for non-TSSC members.
.22 Rimfire at 50m – 4 positions. 10 shots each.
100m Centrefire – 4 positions. 5 shots each.
3 minutes unlimited sighters each event
Members from neighbouring branches are welcome to attend.
FEBRUARY 2026
Arrive 6:30PM for 7:00PM start
Te Awamutu & District Memorial RSA
Frequency:
Once a month
SOCIAL NIGHT
SPEAKER & DATE TO BE CONFIRMED.
PLEASE CHECK BACK CLOSER TO THE DATE.
Come along and hear from our guest speakers as they share their stories, insights, and experiences. Their talks are always captivating, and you’re sure to learn something new every time.
A few of our previous talks:
Guiding in Canada, Real Meals, Pulsar NZ, Tahr Foundation, Teaching electric shearing in Mongolia, Pureora deer management with DOC.
Entry is $5 cash per person.
There will also be a fundraising raffle, with the prize winner drawn at the end of the night. Tickets are $2 each; or 3 for $5. Cash.
COMMITTEE MEETING
Whether you’re on the committee or an active club member, we invite you to get involved and help shape the future of our club. Fresh ideas, creative thinking, and a bit of enthusiastic banter are always welcome!
STARTS 12th FEBRUARY 2026
Kicks off with a BBQ meet & greet
Followed by 5 consecutive weekends
Frequency:
Annually
HUNTS COURSE
Do you want to learn about hunting in New Zealand’s unique conditions, develop essential bushcraft, navigation and shooting skills to use in the outdoors?
Our Club is hosting a fun course to develop new skills and meet like-minded people who enjoy hunting and the outdoors.
The course runs from 12th February to 15th March.
This course is open to anyone 16 years and older.
You do not need to have any experience or hold a firearms licence.
25th FEBRUARY 2026
7:30PM – 9:00PM
Frequency:
4th Wednesday of the month
.22 SHOOT
Come along to shoot paper targets from three positions – prone, sitting and standing. Plus a novelty shoot in the standing position to test your rapid-fire skills.
All visitors are welcome to come and experience smallbore shooting in a relaxed social atmosphere. Bring your own rifle along and improve your shooting skills, or borrow a club rifle.
New shooters are encouraged to come along to practise their shooting skills in a safe and controlled environment, with plenty of support from experienced shooters in the club, willing to share tips and tricks.
Doors open at 7:15PM for a 7:30PM start.
Cost is $7 cash per person. This covers range hireage and 20 rounds.
Please note only standard or subsonic ammo can be used in the range.
TSSC MONTHLY SHOOT
Arrive at 9:30am for a 10am start.
$7 Target Fee. $10 Range Fee for non-TSSC members.
.22 Rimfire at 50m – 4 positions. 10 shots each.
100m Centrefire – 4 positions. 5 shots each.
3 minutes unlimited sighters each event
Members from neighbouring branches are welcome to attend.
MARCH 2026
Arrive 6:30PM for 7:00PM start
Te Awamutu & District Memorial RSA
Frequency:
Once a month
SOCIAL NIGHT
SPEAKER & DATE TO BE CONFIRMED.
PLEASE CHECK BACK CLOSER TO THE DATE.
Come along and hear from our guest speakers as they share their stories, insights, and experiences. Their talks are always captivating, and you’re sure to learn something new every time.
A few of our previous talks:
Guiding in Canada, Real Meals, Pulsar NZ, Tahr Foundation, Teaching electric shearing in Mongolia, Pureora deer management with DOC.
Entry is $5 cash per person.
There will also be a fundraising raffle, with the prize winner drawn at the end of the night. Tickets are $2 each; or 3 for $5. Cash.
COMMITTEE MEETING
Whether you’re on the committee or an active club member, we invite you to get involved and help shape the future of our club. Fresh ideas, creative thinking, and a bit of enthusiastic banter are always welcome!
.22 SHOOT
Come along to shoot paper targets from three positions – prone, sitting and standing. Plus a novelty shoot in the standing position to test your rapid-fire skills.
All visitors are welcome to come and experience smallbore shooting in a relaxed social atmosphere. Bring your own rifle along and improve your shooting skills, or borrow a club rifle.
New shooters are encouraged to come along to practise their shooting skills in a safe and controlled environment, with plenty of support from experienced shooters in the club, willing to share tips and tricks.
Doors open at 7:15PM for a 7:30PM start.
Cost is $7 cash per person. This covers range hireage and 20 rounds.
Please note only standard or subsonic ammo can be used in the range.