✨ Deer Farming Regulations
Section 3 – Making Additions to Height of an Existing Fence
(1) If an existing fence is to be increased in height, the existing fence must already have at least 7 line wires with materials, spacings, and specifications as per sections I and II before the addition is made.
Requirements for Additions to Fence Height Using Netting
(2) There must be an overlap of 300mm (minimum) between the wire fence and the top-up netting. They must be securely joined (clipped or tied) at a maximum interval of 1m.
(3) Each existing post requires the addition of one full-length batten, quarter-round or equivalent to support the top-up netting.
(4) The minimum height above ground, minimum number of line wires, maximum space between line wires, maximum space between vertical wires must be the same as specified for a netting fence in Section 2.
Requirements for Additions to Fence Height Using Line wires
(5) A minimum of 6 line wires must be used.
(6) Posts, battens and strainers must be of one continuous length for the full height of the fence.
(7) The minimum height above ground, minimum number of line wires, maximum space between line wires, and maximum space between vertical battens must be the same as specified for a wire and batten fence in Section 2.
Section 4 – Perimeter Fence Gates
| Species of deer to be held | Perimeter Fence Gates | Gate Hinges and Locks | Construction | Covering | Gate Hinges | Gate Locks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red, Wapiti, Fallow, Sika, Rusa, Sambar, White-tailed, Père David | Hard-fill or concrete is required under gates or fences which run over culverts. | Hung gates must butt against the full inside surface of the latching post, and open inwards where terrain permits. | Timber: Rail dimensions a minimum of 100mm x 25mm. Three uprights (one centred) and two diagonal stays on each side of gate. “MZ” bolts must be used. |
Rail spacings must be no more than 100mm apart up to 1.2m. Above 1.2m a maximum of 150mm apart.
Steel pipe: Minimum wall thickness of 3mm; internal diameter 25mm. | Gate must be covered with chain-link netting with a maximum aperture of 75mm, and wire gauge of 3.15mm at least; must be laced with galvanised lacing wire 2mm at least. | Hinges and gudgeons to be a minimum of 20mm diameter.
Two welded gate lugs of 20mm x 25mm. | Self-locking devices are recommended.
One hinge must be reversed, or otherwise constructed so that gates cannot be lifted off (includes pinning).
Gates must be locked when not in use. |
| | Minimum height of gate frame 1.9m. | | | | | |
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NZ Gazette 2008, No 125
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