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Thames Valley Deerstalkers

We are the Thames Valley branch ​of the New Zealand Deerstalkers Association

Welcome to Thames Valley Deerstalkers

Locally known as Thames Valley Deerstalkers (TVDA).

​The Club owns a 9ha property located at the end of Morrison Road, on the outskirts of Paeroa. Our property includes, along with our various ranges, modern clubrooms with both kitchen and bar facilities.

MISSION STATEMENT
"To provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone can learn, enjoy and share in all aspects of our organisation’s activities."

Our Shooting and Archery Facilities
The practice ranges below are all available for casual use by TVDA members who have completed an Approved Induction Course. 
  • 50 and 100 metre Rimfire and Centrefire ranges
  • 50 metre range for Rimfire and Air Rifles only
  • 2D Target Archery Field course
  • 60 metre Archery sighting in range
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All other ranges are used at events only and under the supervision of Range Officers on the day.
  • Sporting Clay Target shooting fields
  • Running Boar Range for use with .22 calibre rifles
  • 3D Target Archery Field course
  • Traphouse with a DTL Trap
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Training
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TVDA provides training in:
  • Firearms Safety
  • Firearms use
  • HUNTS Courses (Hunter Training) are held annually
  • Archery Tuition
 Conservation
TVDA members and volunteers undertake a large predator trapping program across our wider district.  The traplines that we have in place and monitor, we do in conjunction with Hauraki Rail Trail, DOC and private landowners.

TVDA also has a Memorandum of Understanding on two huts in the Kaimai Ranges – Kauritatahi and Motutapere.
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Events
Numerous club days and events are held at the Club including:
  • Club Nights each month (except December)
  • Range Shooting events for all members
  • Shooting events specifically for children
  • Twilight Clay Targets and Archery each Thursday during daylight saving
  • Archery Club Day on second Sunday each month
  • Major/Open Sporting Clay Target shooting events (February and November)
  • Several club trips away each year (all the family welcome)
  • Kids Hunting trips and Hunting competitions
  • Kids Survival Camp weekend
►​  TVDA also offers corporate events/functions and business house shoots, etc. ​

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For Club Members or those wanting to join Thames Valley Deerstalkers.
RanGE STANDING ORDERS
Our RANGE STANDING ORDERS have been written to ensure all Club Members and users are aware of the conditions that apply to these ranges. 

Thames Valley Deerstalkers ROSO
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
TVDA 2026 Membership Form
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FEES

Membership fees for
​1 March 2026 – 28 February 2027

Type
TOTAL
Senior
$176
Superannuant
$125
Student
$115
Junior
$105
Family*
$10
Associate
$115
Affiliate
$60
These fees are for the full membership year.
For ALL NEW members joining throughout the year, these fees will be charged on a pro-rata basis, relevant to when you join during the year – i.e. mid-way through the financial year the fee will be approx. 50% of this fee shown (with exception of this*).

Senior: Adult member who is 18 years and over as at 1 March (but check out the Student and Superannuant option as well in case this is an option for you).
Student: Any person in full-time study.
Junior: Up to 18 years of age.
Family: Partners, children and/or grandchildren of a Senior member.
Associate: A social member who has no voting rights and is not included in the Public Liability insurance policy.
Affiliate: Any person who is a fully paid up member of another NZDA branch. This membership allows them the full use of all our club facilities including Club nights and attendance at any of the organised Club hunts.
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HOW TO FIND US

Thames Valley Deerstalkers is located at the end of Morrison Road in Paeroa,​ Morrison Road is located approximately 1km on the right from Paeroa on the Paeroa Thames road, click on the map below to view larger.
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​Get in touch with Thames Valley Deerstalkers

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IMPORTANT LINKS
​NZDA

FIREARMS SAFETY AUTHORITY

COLFO
NZCTA

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Contact the people below for an Information Booklet:

[email protected]
President:
Maureen Coleman
027 333 7786

Secretary:
Bronwyn Joynt

027 698 4248

Archery Contact:
Brie Joynt 
021 236 8390

Range Overseer:
Brian Neilson
027 891 0958

Trapping:
Brian Neilson
027 891 0958

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  • Home / Contact
  • What's On
    • Calendar
    • Club Trips
    • Kids Events
    • Club Shoots
    • Club Events
  • What we do
    • Predator Trapping
    • HUNTS Training
    • General Training
    • Management Hunts
    • Community Groups
    • Business House Events
  • Firearms
    • Ranges
    • Rifles
    • Shotguns
    • Black Powder
    • Hunting
  • Archery
    • Archery
    • Bows and Arrows
    • Interclub Competition
    • Hunting
  • News/Info
    • Newsletters/Info
    • History
    • Gallery
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