Thread: scopes into NZ

No restriction at all. Both the above two posters are wrong.
Slings and scopes do not meet the definition of part.

If you don't believe me feel free to check with the police: Permitfirearms@police.govt.nz
I have..


part, in relation to any firearm or restricted weapon,—
(a)means—
(i)any component that, of itself, is essential to the discharge of any shot, bullet, missile, or other projectile from the firearm or restricted weapon; and
(ii)any component that is exclusively designed to be, or is intended to be, an integral part of the firearm or restricted weapon (for example, a butt, stock, magazine, or other component that feeds or contributes to feeding ammunition to the firearm or restricted weapon); and
(b)includes the following components or accessories that can be fitted to, or adapted to fit, a firearm or restricted weapon:
(i)grips:
(ii)frames:
(iii)chassis systems:
(iv)magazine adapters:
(v)magazine couplers:
(vi)magazine loaders:
(vii)flash suppressors:
(viii)silencers:
(ix)folding or telescoping stocks; but
(c)does not include the following:
(i)pistol carbine conversion kits:
(ii)air pistol carbine conversion kits

https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/.../DLM72627.html