Don't know about the FAC rules but I am sure they are sensible. Most towns have a good gunshop. Hunting and fishing is a way of life - particularly pig hunting! Blokes country. I lived there for 5 years and loved it . Bit isolated, doesn't matter if you turn left or right on take off from Auckland airport it is the same distance back to the UK. Wage rates aren't high but cost of living is lower. If you get outside auckland land and housing is very affordable. Loads of space and people generally leave you alone. Spent this winter out there with family in S Island around Dunedin - fantastic. Would go back tomorrow if it wasn't for UK family and business. Country is starting to get a bit PC compared to what it was but not like UK. Just go and visit around December - March and see what you think.