Crazy amount of money to spend on anything let alone a tag. That guy will kill a 200"+ ram. There are multiple rams in there over 200 even if he doesn't get the exact one he's after. Last year 2 rams over 200" came out of that unit.
I have an Inreach for sale. Never had any issues with him. Works well. Garmin changing their subscription plans really hurts me, but I think it could work well for someone still. There is some scratching on the face that you can see if you hold it at an angle with the light, but I had a screen...
You can borrow a rifle. I've done it twice and I'm doing it again in a month. Best way to hunt NZ is to make a friend and just go hunt unless you want to kill a giant stag then you need a guide to hunt private.