The government will change the Arms Act by 2026 - as part of its planned firearms reforms. 

Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee said New Zealand’s gun laws had been in place for over four decades. 

McKee told Heather du Plessis-Allan “We want to remove NZ Police from the administration, regulation and policymaking of firearms.” 

She said this will allow Police to focus on enforcement - and get the gangs away from guns. 

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