Welcome @YoungBear
Amazed some of our more experienced members haven't spotted this YET.
It would help if you were more specific about where/what animals you're interested in hunting.
For ownership of firearms, you'll need either a visitor's (help me here guys) license.
If bringing a firearm (BA rifle is easiest), prepare by reading up on NZ Arms Act & Regulations, and also take it out of country when you leave.
That's the sum total of my very limited knowledge here.
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