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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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. 
LISTEN ABOVE.

With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Nicole McKee: Associate Justice Minister on government's plan to change gun laws by 2026

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