Tauranga Acclimatisation Society minutes, 1898-1988

Date1898-1988Reference NumberAms 58Collection SummaryMinute books of the the Tauranga Acclimatisation Society from June 1898, highlighting some of the more interesting happenings of nearly one hundred years of their history. First registered 23 March 1882, with the aim of introducing game animals and birds as well as beneficial plants to the district. Not much is known up to 1898 for some of the early minutes were very sketchy.DescriptionCollection comprises of minute books:

Ams 58/1: 1898-1911

Ams 58/2: 1912-1923

Ams 58/3: 1923-1928

Ams 58/4: 1928-1936

Ams 58/5: 1937-1952

Ams 58/6: 1952-1966

Ams 58/7: 1966-1969

Ams 58/8: 1969-1972

Ams 58/9: 1972-1976

Ams 58/10: 1976-1981

Ams 58/11: 1982-1988

European settlers wanted to improve New Zealand by introducing species for farming, hunting and fishing - or for nostalgic reasons. Regional acclimatisation societies formed in New Zealand from the 1860's that lasted almost 130 years. Their activities received government sanction and some financial support. Licences were sold for deer and game-bird hunting and trout fishing, and the funds raised were ploughed back into the societies. Poaching was common, and in 1890’s societies started to employ rangers to check licences.

After 1990 acclimatisation societies became known collectively as Fish and Game New Zealand, with 12 regional councils. Their main focus is now on habitat protection work.
CreatorTauranga Acclimatisation SocietyLevelCollectionExtent11 minute booksSystem of ArrangementThe original order of the collection has been maintained and arranged into 11 items which reflect the major activities of the creator over the years.LanguageEnglishSourcesThe Encyclopedia of New Zealand

Archive Items

Minutes of Tauranga Acclimatisation Society, 1898-1911

Minutes of Tauranga Acclimatisation Society, 1912-1923

Minutes of Tauranga Acclimatisation Society, 1923-1928

Minutes of Tauranga Acclimatisation Society, 1928-1936

Minutes of Tauranga Acclimatisation Society, 1937-1952

Minutes of Tauranga Acclimatisation Society,1952-1966

Minutes of Tauranga Acclimatisation Society, 1966-1969

Minutes of Tauranga Acclimatisation Society, 1969-1972

Minutes of Tauranga Acclimatisation Society, 1972-1976

Minutes of Tauranga Acclimatisation Society, 1976-1981

Minutes of Tauranga Acclimatisation Society, 1982-1988

Cover of Ams 58/2 minute book of the Tauranga Acclimatisation Society, 1912-1923

Asset Location

RoomClimate controlled room - offsite

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Access ConditionsRestrictions apply to some items in this collection as they are too fragile to be handled, however digitised copies are available
AcknowledgementTauranga City Libraries, Ams 58

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OrganisationsTauranga Acclimatisation SocietyKeywordsIntroduced animals|Wildlife management

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Tauranga Acclimatisation Society minutes, 1898-1988