Thank you for your email.

 Air rifles do not require a permit to import. The only airguns that require a permit to import are restricted airguns (e.g. air pistols, airsoft guns) and PCP Air rifles.

 From the web link you have provided (https://www.krale.shop/en/hammerli-850-m2/) it appears this airgun does not meet either the interpretation of a restricted airgun or is a PCP Air rifle and therefore, you are not required to obtain a permit to import for this item.

 If you have any further questions or concerns, please let us know.

  To cut a long story short, ordered an extra mag, which didn't show 'out of stock' but was, waited a few weeks as it was imminent that it would be in stock every few days (that delayed the process for a while, I ended up cancelling the mag and ordered and paid the difference for the Bipod)  

Krale dispatched the order on the 12th of April (delay wholly due to the out of stock spare mag debacle). Arrived in Auckland 20th of April. I contacted Fliway couriers when I was it was on 'hold' awaiting advice etc. I sent them copies of the police email which seemed to do the trick. whoever was responsible for issuing the clearance sat on it for a few days then it was released. (I haven't heard anything but I will probably get hit with a GST bill...) I've pasted the shipping progress below.

I also ordered a co2 adaptor 2 spare mags and some extra rings and stuff from an excellent firm in the UK (www.bagnallandkirkwood.co.uk) a chap called Richard, very helpful and competent...Highly recommend them.

That arrived no problem.

Shipping progress: from UPS log.