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Book proposal: Help preserve the history of the NZ Deer Cullers Incorporated Society.

  • Its all happening - another interview under my belt

      1 December 2024
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    I’m starting to accumulate some good, solid research with several interviews now done and dozens of photos and documents scanned and sorted into folders. I’m currently reading some books written by ex-cullers and others on the history of deer in NZ, digging more into those early days when deer were first introduced to NZ and what eventually led to the era of the government deer hunter. My latest interview was with Sonny Cranson. Sonny kindly loaned me two of his photo albums to look through at my leisure. He was a deer culler in the mid-1950s and early 60s. I’ve met him a few times at the reunions, it was nice to spend some good quality time together and hear his story. Sonny made a significant donation to the givealittle campaign, and I’m very grateful for this support, for his generosity and for sharing his photos and stories.

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  • Saturday, 2 November, Sika Show, Mystery Creek, Hamilton.

      8 November 2024
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    I had a productive day at the NZ Outdoor stand, meeting people, selling books, and handing out the givealittle flyers. After the show, I headed down to ex-deer culler Graeme Reinhardt at Benneydale in the King Country. I photographed over 300 documents and conducted an hour-long interview with Graeme. His collection is impressive, going back to 1958 when he first started as a government hunter. All in all, a 500k round trip and well worth it! And made possible with your generous contributions put towards petrol and one night’s accommodation.

    Thank you

    Louise

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  • Sika Show Mystery Creek, Hamilton 2nd & 3rd November

      28 October 2024
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    To all my wonderful donators and awesome supporters,

    The Sika Show is New Zealand’s and Australasia’s largest Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show. I’ll be there all Saturday, and from 1 to 4 p.m. you can find me at the NZ Outdoor magazine stand. Drop by and say hello if you’re around.

    This show will be a fantastic opportunity to reach more people and talk about the fundraising, and I’m stoked to be part of the NZ Outdoor team, with their publication established in 1937 this makes them the longest-running hunting & outdoors magazine in New Zealand. NZ Outdoor have been publishing my articles since 2011, and are currently running a series of extracts from the Finding Frank book. It will be a great day and I’m really looking forward to being there.

    Your kind donations have helped towards the promotional materials for the show: the tee shirt, flyers and posters.

    To all of you, I’m blessed and grateful to have your support.

    Thank you

    Louise

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  • First Research Trip

      26 September 2024
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    To my awesome donators,

    Funds raised so far have helped towards my first research trip to interview and look at the collection of Jock Spinks. Jock was one of the early Forestry Service deer cullers (1960s). I’ve also paid my registration and airfare to attend the next Deer Cullers Inc. reunion in Hokitika next year - where I will glean more info and interviews for the book. I’m so grateful to you all, you’ve helped make this happen! I have some cool ideas in the mix also, to raise awareness for the givealittle campaign, and more trips planned. I’ll be sharing all this as it unfolds.

    Thanks again

    Louise

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  • $1215 raised in three weeks.

      30 August 2024
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    Thank you for your support with gifting funds and your kind messages. This is a great start to the campaign. I'm so grateful to you all.

    Warmest regards

    Louise

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