Ballot hunting: JD Group 5
- JD Group 5 Overview
- JD Group 5 Hunting Opp
- There is no fee to book these blocks.
- 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.
JD Group 5 Event 6 ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Sun 31 May 2026 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
JD Group 5 Event 5 ballot
Status: Ballot bookings confirmed, left-over blocks now available
| Book left-overs until: | Fri 22 May 2026 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Method: | First-come, first served |
| Available to: | All hunters (even if they won a ballot) |
JD Group 5 Event 4 ballot
Status: Hunting underway
| Hunt: | Thu 7 May 2026 - Fri 15 May 2026 |
| # of blocks/dates: | 15 |
| # of applications: | 14 (13 from NZ, 1 from overseas) |
| Applicant success rate: | 86% |
JD Group 5 Event 3 ballot
Status: Closed
| Hunt: | Mon 27 Apr 2026 - Sat 2 May 2026 |
| # of blocks/dates: | 10 |
| # of applications: | 2 (2 from NZ, 0 from overseas) |
| Applicant success rate: | 100% |