Thread: Noob...

.1. There is a book called spot x. I've never read it not sure if good or not. For general hunting knowledge try to get a copy of lentle and Sexton's red deer in nz. For bushcraft go to nz mountain safety council website and buy the bushcraft manual.
2. Many calibers are good. 308 or 7mm08 . In south island arguably 270 and 30.06 more ideal. Use plenty of gun when you first start. Get something you can easily buy ammo for over the counter.
3. NZDA run a hunter training course HUNTS . Or look for tramping club bushcraft courses and go to a rifle range , ask questions, people will usually give helpful advice.