Well, after the guitar that I've already bought ... it looks like I WILL make a start soon with a shotgun. I talked with DOC ranger and if my understanding doesn't let me down he said I can go hunting hares, rabbits, geese with a shotgun in DOC land and suggested "Waimakariri area" and the following link
Where to hunt: Hunting in North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass
So I guess "Waimakariri area" is considered a wider area around Waimak, actually North Canterbury, not only the riverbed.
Wish me good luck.
Cheers
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