The prime minister of NZ has said there will be changes to the gun laws. Being that a vast majority of the country is bush I doubt it the laws for long guns will change much. Just as Canada has not outlawed the Mini 14 because the Inuit need one for survival.
Imagine if an SP brings an illicitness substance with her or tries to bring something back. Even if you are not implicated, you will be on the watch list.
FYI - If the smoked meat slices like a slice of ham and does not fall apart, it means it is sodium cured by injecting salt and spices into it with tiny needles. The real thing takes 4-6 months to cure, the wannabe smoked meat cures in 30 days.