Basically Bush support a New Zealand Made industry and supply New Zealand manufacturers with over 85 percent of fibre and skins purchased. Only the surplus is exported.

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Steve and Sue are passionate about this industry around which they have based their lives for the past 35 years. They have been hunters and understand the role and this position within the industry. 

Here at Basically Bush we understand the importance of the private hunter, to our business and the greater Possum Fibre and Skin Industry. Our goal is to provide support and advice to hunters to help them prosper, and to help the Possum Fibre & Skin industry to in New Zealand to grow.

Basically Bush Aims:

• Provide the hunter with the best return possible for their fur and skins
  
• Supply the manufacturer with a consistently high quality product
• Explore new markets and new initiatives
• Keep the hunter informed about new markets and initiatives
• Be proud to be part of an industry that has far reaching effects for the New Zealand environment and New Zealand export markets
• Assist with the control of possums in New Zealand at no expense to the New Zealand tax payer or rate payer.

Brief History

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Basically Bush Limited was first established in July 1998 by directors/shareholders Sue & Steve Boot. Business activities revolved around possum harvesting (possum fur & skin procurement).

The business has always, and continues, to be focused on Possum Harvesting, initially for fur fibre, but during the past five years there has been strong increase in demand for possum as a fur skin so the motto is “Skin the Best and Pluck the Rest”. A strong, well supported Agency Network provides the basis for purchasing fibre and skins from the hunter.

The purchase of a possum skin tannery in Woodville, Southern Hawkes Bay has enabled the development of a good operations base, while Head Office remains in Wairata, Opotiki.

The Agent Network

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Possum fibre procurement is achieved via an agency network. The agency network, currently comprising of thirteen agents, is responsible for the purchase of possum fibre; and with the addition of four independent possum fibre suppliers, chances are there is a Basically Bush buyer near you.