Christchurch

Hamills Christchurch

575 Colombo Street, Christchurch

P: 03 377 5090

F: 03 377 5095

E: christchurch@hamillsnz.co.nz

Centrally located at 575 Colombo St, Hamills Fishing & Hunting is first choice for the outdoorsman. Stocking a wide range of Firearms, Fishing Tackle, Clothing, and accessories
they can supply all your needs.
Staffed by experienced active, Fisherman, Hunters and Target shooters with an extensive knowledge of New Zealand’s back country. Hamills focus is on assisting the customer to
make the right selection, to ensure enjoyment in the outdoors. This genuine desire to see the customer succeed is what motivates the Hamills team,with a willingness to share that
special technique or place .

This well presented and friendly store has been recognized by the NZ Sports Industry, winning “Best Fishing and Hunting store In NZ” in three consecutive years.

TRADING HOURS - Open 7 days a week, 9am – 6pm Mon – Fri, 10am – 4pm Sat & Sun

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Hossack Station Ltd
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	Simon McMillan - Store Owner Living in a rural community next to the Rakaia River, Simon has grown up with a huge involvement in the Trout, Salmon and Duck shooting opportunities that abound in the region. His ability to share his extensive Salt and Freshwater fishing knowledge gained in NZ and overseas, with authority and enthusiasm is appreciated by his customers. An accomplished Trap shooter, with committee involvement at club level. Simon has also shot larger game. Simon entered the retail sporting industry as a young school leaver and now owns Hamills Christchurch. An accomplishment achieved because of his commitment and passion, which sees him as one of the most respected retail operators in the industry.
	Mark Preston - Store Manager A passion for the outdoors from a young age has enabled Mark to experience most Fresh and Saltwater opportunities that NZ has to offer. With the natural progression as a youngster, Trout fishing the Avon river of his home city, to Fishing Northland's far reaches for Game Fish. Mark has a vast knowledge of the South Island waterways and the numerous opportunities that abound for the Trout and Salmon fisherman. Combine a Hunting interest, which continues to create many Large, Small Game and Waterfowl experiences across most of the South Island, with an involvement of over twenty years in the Fishing and Hunting retail sporting industry, with an immense commitment to your success, and you have someone well qualified to advice on the best product for your Fishing and Hunting needs.
	Kevin Milne - Shooting Manager An active Hunting father meant School and Family holidays evolved around Hunting and Fishing opportunity at a young age. This grounding of sound advice as a youngster gives Kevin an experience well beyond his years. His extensive Firearms and Hunting knowledge is equaled only by his passion and love of the outdoors where he spends most his leisure time. He is involved as the NZ Retail representative on the Game & Forest Foundation and writes regular sporting articles. An experienced and successful Big Game, Game bird Hunter, Trout, Salmon, and Saltwater fisherman matched with a genuine desire to encourage his customers to succeed means Kevin is well respected and sought out for his sound opinion and advice.
	Lindsay Barnes - Salesman A willingness to share his vast angling & shooting knowledge with genuine enthusiasm, assures the customer Lindsay is well qualified. An innovative and accomplished Trout, Salmon and Saltwater angler, Lindsay is always adopting and developing new techniques while at the forefront of tackle development. Our resident Spey casting expert for both Trout and Salmon. Earlier representing NZ in Target shooting, Lindsay has now started competition shooting again, and can offer a high level of expert advice to the competitive and recreational shooter. Lindsay’s active involvement plus huge experience of both Angling and Shooting combined with his friendly consistent personality make him one of Hamills greatest assets.
	Trevor Isitt - Salesman A father involved in commercial Deer and Crayfish recovery, was always going to be of immense influence on a young Trevor. Now, as one of the more “senior” salesman of Hamills, Trevor still maintains that youthful enthusiasm and love for his outdoor life. His annual pursuits will see him Duck shooting, Deer hunting, Small game hunting, fishing the depths of Kaikoura and indulging his passion for Trout and Salmon Fishing on a regular basis. Trevor is a past president and life member of the Canterbury Clay Target Club where he competed as an A grade shooter for many years, and was heavily involved in coaching. He is active with the North Canterbury Fish & Game Council as a councilor and honorary ranger. Trevor’s incredible Fishing and Hunting knowledge has been born out of his own experiences, both past and present, of which he can call on, to advise the best for customers in his always friendly caring manner.