ORIGINAL: tschaef
Brutal, I may be wrong but I think most game species there were introduced for hunters, and are now considered pests. If I remember correctly its a free for all, no tags required for most animals. I can't think of any New Zealanders that frequent this forum, but I'm sure there is a member... KiwiHunter or something like that, you may want to search "k" section of members and PM anyone starting with Kiwi.
Good Luck
No hunting is a permit system regulated by the DNR. on private land I guess it's a "free for all" as you put it.
I seriously doubt I can just fly there with my rifle and start blasting things.
If you get some hard info please post it.
Thanks.