If your AO says anything different, refer them to their own website, and the legislation.
To summarise, the only component of a firearm (that is not a pistol, restricted weapon or MSSA) that requires a permit to import is the action of that firearm.
Police do not have a practice of issuing a letter stating that a component does not require a permit to import and suggest that if further information is required by overseas authorities, reference can be made to this information on the New Zealand Police website.
Visitor's firearms licence and import permits | New Zealand Police
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