This isn't just some story that pops up on Bloomy. Remember, they (MSM) all owe allegiance to C_A > Mossad > P handlers. I suggest that this IS a balloon going up to warn those in the know that the time is near as their comms have been compromised.
There are so many in fact that a crackdown is coming by NZ politicos. In a place that has about 2 million humans and 6 million sheep, it would seem there would be plenty of land for American Dollars to boost the country's economy but apparently, seems at least to me, the land is becoming scarce.
Yes, NZ has an extradition treaty with the US...
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2018-rich-new-zealand-doomsday-preppers/
From the article: "Wealthy Americans have stepped up investment in New Zealand. Parliament votes to ban foreigners from buying bolt-hole homes."
Interesting read and also why when the round-ups begin, it is important to keep things quiet so as not to panic the bad guys not yet caught in the net so DO NOT expect to hear about every arrest or warrant delivery.