Permits and licences

Firearms licence

NZ Police firearms licence application form.
NZ Police firearms licence application
form

If you are hunting with a firearm you need a valid New Zealand firearms licence to get a DOC hunting permit.

To renew or purchase a New Zealand firearms licence go to: www.police.govt.nz/service/firearms.

 

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Hunting permit online.

Apply online for a hunting permit or renew.

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