Thread: Moved from Australia to NZ.

In the exact same way that you'd go about it in Australia.
Make some acquaintances who either own land, or whom have access to land.
Get involved with your local firearms and rural community and doors will likely open for you.
The clubs and ranges you're being dismissive of would be an obvious place to meet the right people, there are also plenty of organised shoots and matches, both formal and informal in the North Island. Information about upcoming shoots is often posted on this forum.