Paponga Conservation Area
Alerts
Boundaries are approximate and not suitable for accurate boundary definition. Check current DOC permit conditions before hunting. Data retrieved 31 July 2026 and may now be out of date.
Goats, Pigs
A permit is required to hunt on public conservation land.
This hunting area is covered by an 'open area permit' – get it online.
Dogs with a current kiwi aversion certificate only.
About this hunting block
You can hunt pigs in the North Hokianga hunting blocks.
Pigs are generally hunted in these reserves. Goats are present in low numbers.
General information
The Hokianga hunting blocks encompass Pareokawa Water Conservation Scenic Reserve, Mangonuiowae Wildlife Management Reserve, Paponga Conservation Area, Motukaraka Scenic Reserve and Tapuwae Scenic Reserve
The Hokianga reserves cover a mixture of coastal hardwood forest with kauri and kanuka/manuka shrubland, scattered totara, coastal dune systems and mud flats. All are high-value habitats.
Access
- Pareokawa Water Conservation Scenic Reserve and Mangonuiowae Wildlife Management Reserve: via Hicks Road, Broadwood. Access is over private land; land owner permission required.
- Paponga Conservation Area: access off Paponga Road.
- Motukaraka Scenic Reserve: via Paponga Rd and West Coast Road.
- Tapuwae Scenic Reserve: no road access.
Topo maps
NZTopo50 series: AW26, AW27, AV26, and AV27
Weather
Forecast near the middle of the block