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  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (June 2024)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (June 2024)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (October 2023)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (October 2023)
  • Proactive release of papers regarding the Arms Amendment Regulations 2022: Clubs and Ranges

    In 2020, a number of changes were made to the Arms Act 1983 through the Arms Legislation Act 2020 to strengthen the control and regulation of firearms in New Zealand. On 24 June 2022 changes to the Arms Act, specifically Part 6 Shooting clubs and shooting ranges came into force.

    Read more about Proactive release of papers regarding the Arms Amendment Regulations 2022: Clubs and Ranges
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (October 2022)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (October 2022)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (November 2022)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (November 2022)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (August 2022)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (August 2022)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (September 2022)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (September 2022)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (July 2022)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (July 2022)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (June 2022)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (June 2022)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (May 2022)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (May 2022)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (April 2022)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (April 2022)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (September 2021)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (September 2021)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (March 2022)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (March 2022)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (Nov 2021)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (Nov 2021)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (April 2021)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (April 2021)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (March 2021)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (March 2021)
  • Firearms data

    This information is now available on the Te Tari Pūreke | Firearms Safety Authority website

    Read more about Firearms data
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (August 2020)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (August 2020)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (July 2020)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (July 2020)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (May 2020)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (May 2020)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (March 2020)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (March 2020)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (July 2019)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (July 2019)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (June 2019)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (June 2019)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (May 2019)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (May 2019)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (March 2019)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (March 2019)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (December 2018)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (December 2018)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (September 2018)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (September 2018)
  • Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (June 2018)

    In keeping with the Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2016-2018, and as Administrator of the Arms Act 1983, Police is releasing its responses to some recent Official Information Act requests, where it is considered they contain data and information that has wider public interest.

    For more information, go to Firearms and safety.

    Reference

    Read more about Firearms Official Information Act proactive public releases (June 2018)
  • Briefing on the Firearms Act

    Police's Brief to the Incoming Minister in December 2017 stated: “There’s more we can do to keep New Zealanders safe and ensure public trust and confidence in the firearms regime. This includes: modernising our legislation to ensure it reflects firearms manufacturing developments; and improving the way we administer the regime. We’ll brief you on a range of firearm portfolio issues and seek your direction on next steps in November 2017. “

    Read more about Briefing on the Firearms Act
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