Acclimatisation societies in New Zealand

A roadside memorial erected in 1971 commemorating the centenary of the release of red deer by the Otago Acclimatisation Society.

Acclimatisation societies were established in New Zealand by European colonists from the 1860s, with the first likely having been established in Auckland around 1861.[1]

The Canterbury acclimatisation society was known for some more unusual introductions including the African Lion. Not only did they import animals, but they also exported them. For example, in 1872 the Whanganui society exported kiwis to Adelaide in exchange for rooks.

Government gave some finance to them, for example £150 in 1867[2] and £300 in 1905.[3]

In 1990 they became regional fish and game councils – together, Fish and Game New Zealand.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Early acclimatisation societies". Te Ara. Retrieved 6 May 2011.
  2. ↑ "Acclimatization Society". Lyttelton Times. 1867-06-04. p. 6. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
  3. ↑ "The Supplementary Estimates". New Zealand Herald. 1905-10-31. p. 6. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
  4. ↑ Walrond, Carl (24 November 2008). "Acclimatisation - Fish and game councils". Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand.


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