New Zealand to rewrite gun laws by 2026 – ODT 14 June 2024

Summarised by Centrist 

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced that New Zealand’s Arms Act, in place for over 40 years, will be rewritten by 2026 to modernise and simplify gun laws. The reforms aim to provide greater public safety and reflect best regulatory practices, addressing the piecemeal and rushed amendments of the past. 

The government plans to consult with New Zealanders throughout the process and intends to transfer the Firearms Safety Authority from police to another government department.

Read more over at The Otago Daily Times