As you have probably observed, quite a few here have differing views on the topic. Most have already agreed to disagree, but I think it fair to say almost all would be open to hear any new information whichever way it went.
The thread was started by someone genuinely excited by the prospect of the rifles being available in NZ. I hope everyone gets what they want from the builders (their term) of these rifles, including unhappy customers still waiting for answers to questions asked years ago. The important thing for you is your rifle does what it should... The important thing for me is that they are not Lee Enfields, and are but a passing interest here on a collectors forum.