Ballot hunting: Haast roar
- Hunt red deer in the Haast district during the Roar in March and April.
- Choose from 65 blocks over 4 weeks.
- $40.50 for a party to apply (pay online by card, non-refundable, includes GST).
- If you win, there are no fees for the booking and permits.
- Any blocks not claimed in the draw can be booked later for free, first come first served.
Bug Triage 3 ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Mon 15 Mar 2027 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
Bug Triage ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Fri 26 Jan 2029 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
One Block Test ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Mon 1 Mar 2027 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
Liam Test Accept #2 ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Wed 27 Mar 2030 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
Liam Test Accept ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Sat 19 May 2029 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
Haast Roar ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Mon 8 Mar 2027 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
Ryan Draw Test 1 ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Mon 31 Aug 2026 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
Mega Ballot ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Sat 28 Aug 2027 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
Liam Haast Test - Date Range ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Sun 21 Jun 2026 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
Liam Haast Test ballot
Status: Hunting underway
| Hunt: | Mon 4 May 2026 - Thu 4 Jun 2026 |
| # of blocks/dates: | 0 |
| # of applications: | 0 |
| Applicant success rate: | 0% |
Liam Haast Test - Month Weekday/Weekend ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Sat 6 Feb 2027 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
Liam Haast Test - Month ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Thu 3 Dec 2026 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
LT Test 5fwww333 ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Mon 14 Sep 2026 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
2025/2026 ballot Test2 ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Mon 24 Aug 2026 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
Bug Triage 2 ballot
Status: Closed
| Hunt: | Mon 4 May 2026 - Thu 7 May 2026 |
| # of blocks/dates: | 10 |
| # of applications: | 1 (0 from NZ, 1 from overseas) |
| Applicant success rate: | 100% |