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Congratulations to National and NZ First for maintaining the ban on semi-automatic firearms. The ban is a critical tool for preventing mass shootings, according to international evidence. The ban is supported by 70-80% of New Zealanders. This sensible decision will save lives.
November 10, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Congratulations to National and NZ First for maintaining the ban on semi-automatic firearms. The ban is a critical tool for preventing mass shootings, according to international evidence. The ban is supported by 70-80% of New Zealanders. This sensible decision will save lives.
Gun collectors think that their hobby is harmless. But it creates a small amount of risk for everyone. This gun collector did nothing wrong but his nephew had a problem with meth. His pistol collection is now in the hands of criminals.
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'Is the bad man coming back?': Meth-addled man steals $15k firearms collection
Of the 12 guns stolen, just one, a Glock pistol, has been recovered by police.
www.nzherald.co.nz
October 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Gun collectors think that their hobby is harmless. But it creates a small amount of risk for everyone. This gun collector did nothing wrong but his nephew had a problem with meth. His pistol collection is now in the hands of criminals.
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/meth-addl...
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/meth-addl...
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Aotearoa needs stronger gun controls and targeted prevention to keep suicide rates falling and reverse the rise in firearm assault.
Firearms incidents cost Aotearoa $322m a year: Strong laws save lives
New research shows strong firearm laws save lives, but rising firearm assaults and stark inequities mean Aotearoa must strengthen regulations and prevention efforts to reduce harm.
www.phcc.org.nz
September 23, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Aotearoa needs stronger gun controls and targeted prevention to keep suicide rates falling and reverse the rise in firearm assault.
Police recently disrupted a firearms diversion ring, which included a dealer. The arrests were based on pre-registry information. Luckily the registry makes these investigations much easier. The seized weapons include many duplicates: a surefire sign of diversion.
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August 30, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Police recently disrupted a firearms diversion ring, which included a dealer. The arrests were based on pre-registry information. Luckily the registry makes these investigations much easier. The seized weapons include many duplicates: a surefire sign of diversion.
www.police.govt.nz/news/release...
www.police.govt.nz/news/release...
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HOLY SMOKE!!500 firearms!!This guy was prepping for WWIII!
This shows why the Firearms Registry is absolutely crucial and ACT's Nicole McKee must not be allowed to undermine it.This cache of lethal weaponry would not have been detected had it not been for the Registry
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This shows why the Firearms Registry is absolutely crucial and ACT's Nicole McKee must not be allowed to undermine it.This cache of lethal weaponry would not have been detected had it not been for the Registry
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Nearly 500 guns seized in Gore in one of NZ's largest firearms busts
The weapons stockpile included pistols, potentially prohibited and restricted weapons, significant quantities of ammunition, and parts.
www.rnz.co.nz
June 13, 2025 at 5:10 AM
HOLY SMOKE!!500 firearms!!This guy was prepping for WWIII!
This shows why the Firearms Registry is absolutely crucial and ACT's Nicole McKee must not be allowed to undermine it.This cache of lethal weaponry would not have been detected had it not been for the Registry
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
This shows why the Firearms Registry is absolutely crucial and ACT's Nicole McKee must not be allowed to undermine it.This cache of lethal weaponry would not have been detected had it not been for the Registry
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
If Forbes had a firearms licence, the FSA would have known about this incident and considered whether he was still fit to hold a licence. If firearms owners are subject to continuous scrutiny, security clearance holders should also be. www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
Police under pressure to explain why execs didn’t pass on press sec complaint
In investigating Michael Forbes for secretly recording sex workers and other women, police seized his work phone. But top brass didn’t tell the Beehive ‒ and neither did Forbes.
www.thepost.co.nz
June 5, 2025 at 11:54 PM
If Forbes had a firearms licence, the FSA would have known about this incident and considered whether he was still fit to hold a licence. If firearms owners are subject to continuous scrutiny, security clearance holders should also be. www.thepost.co.nz/politics/360...
From Rod Emmerson in The Herald today.
May 14, 2025 at 10:09 PM
From Rod Emmerson in The Herald today.
Nicole McKee compared firearms to toasters and ovens in her criticism of the gun registry review. Suggesting that stopping the wrong people from buying toasters could have a similar effect on public safety as preventing criminal access to firearms is ludicrous.
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May 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Nicole McKee compared firearms to toasters and ovens in her criticism of the gun registry review. Suggesting that stopping the wrong people from buying toasters could have a similar effect on public safety as preventing criminal access to firearms is ludicrous.
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Congrats to National and NZ First party for maintaining the gun registry: a critical crime-fighting tool. Gun registries discourage disreputable firearms owners from selling guns to organised crime groups, as they know the guns can be traced back to them.
May 11, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Congrats to National and NZ First party for maintaining the gun registry: a critical crime-fighting tool. Gun registries discourage disreputable firearms owners from selling guns to organised crime groups, as they know the guns can be traced back to them.
Scoop from @nzherald on the review of the gun registry. The independent review recommends retaining the registry, while McKee campaigned on getting rid of it.
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Firearms Minister wants gun registry gone, review says she should keep it
Nicole McKee will campaign for her constituents but concedes she may not succeed.
www.nzherald.co.nz
April 27, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Scoop from @nzherald on the review of the gun registry. The independent review recommends retaining the registry, while McKee campaigned on getting rid of it.
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Amendments to the law on gun clubs and ranges has just been passed. Great paywalled piece in the Herald on how the changes use the language of public safety, despite concerns from Police and officials that the changes will decrease public safety. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
‘Window dressing’?: Luxon told Nicole McKee to emphasise public safety in gun law reforms. Is this more than talk?
Bill is set to pass its third reading this week under urgency.
www.nzherald.co.nz
March 26, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Amendments to the law on gun clubs and ranges has just been passed. Great paywalled piece in the Herald on how the changes use the language of public safety, despite concerns from Police and officials that the changes will decrease public safety. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
The Prime Minister shouldn't just applaud a call to maintain the ban on semi-automatic firearms. He needs to rule it out.
Not enough to applaud semi-automatic ban, PM must act
Analysis: The Government needs to state that we will not reintroduce the military-style rifles, and if this is a problem for the minister then the PM can accept her resignation, writes Lianne Dalziel
newsroom.co.nz
March 20, 2025 at 4:42 AM
The Prime Minister shouldn't just applaud a call to maintain the ban on semi-automatic firearms. He needs to rule it out.
There are many things that we can learn from Australian gun laws. Among other things we need to improve our vetting processes and better manage young people's access to firearms.
Australia has learned valuable lessons from its own shooting tragedies: 6 ideas NZ can borrow
On the eve of the sixth anniversary of the Christchurch terror attacks, New Zealand’s gun control laws are again under review. What can our nearest neighbour teach us?
theconversation.com
March 17, 2025 at 6:05 PM
There are many things that we can learn from Australian gun laws. Among other things we need to improve our vetting processes and better manage young people's access to firearms.
Unfortunately this has been common in Australia: licensed firearms owners only registering some of their firearms. The unlicensed ones often end up in the hands of other criminals.
Failing to register firearms has consequences
New Zealand Police
www.police.govt.nz
March 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Unfortunately this has been common in Australia: licensed firearms owners only registering some of their firearms. The unlicensed ones often end up in the hands of other criminals.
"Muslim community fears more mass shootings if gun laws rolled back". The headline says it all. As we remember the 51 innocent people who were murdered in Christchurch, we should also reflect on why our gun laws were changed and why we don't want a roll back.
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Muslim community fears more mass shootings if gun laws rolled back
More people will die in mass shootings if firearms restrictions are rolled back, members of the Muslim community say.
www.rnz.co.nz
March 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM
"Muslim community fears more mass shootings if gun laws rolled back". The headline says it all. As we remember the 51 innocent people who were murdered in Christchurch, we should also reflect on why our gun laws were changed and why we don't want a roll back.
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On the 6th anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks, we remember the victims: the 51 people killed, the 49 people physically injured, their families and friends, the witnesses and first responders who were traumatised. Our hearts go out to you. As-salamu alaykum and kia kaha.
March 15, 2025 at 12:11 AM
On the 6th anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks, we remember the victims: the 51 people killed, the 49 people physically injured, their families and friends, the witnesses and first responders who were traumatised. Our hearts go out to you. As-salamu alaykum and kia kaha.
Today is the last day to submit on the review of NZ's gun laws. Please do it before 10pm. www.guncontrol.nz/submission
February 27, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Today is the last day to submit on the review of NZ's gun laws. Please do it before 10pm. www.guncontrol.nz/submission
Got submission fatigue? Still want to tell the Government to keep our gun laws strong?
We got you. It only takes 30 seconds to add your name to our submission.
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February 17, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Got submission fatigue? Still want to tell the Government to keep our gun laws strong?
We got you. It only takes 30 seconds to add your name to our submission.
www.guncontrol.nz/submission
We got you. It only takes 30 seconds to add your name to our submission.
www.guncontrol.nz/submission
Our co-founder @pyasbek.bsky.social and Dr @lucytelbar.bsky.social looked at the evidence for a layered approach to firearms law, to reduce gun-related harm.
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Have your say on the review of the Arms Act. Deadline is 28 Feb. www.guncontrol.nz/submission
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Have your say on the review of the Arms Act. Deadline is 28 Feb. www.guncontrol.nz/submission
Good firearms law needs multiple defensive layers: The Swiss cheese model
The current review of the Arms Act fails to recognise the importance of layering multiple firearm protections. A system-wide approach, like that successfully adopted in Australia, is proven to reduce ...
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February 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Our co-founder @pyasbek.bsky.social and Dr @lucytelbar.bsky.social looked at the evidence for a layered approach to firearms law, to reduce gun-related harm.
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/goo...
Have your say on the review of the Arms Act. Deadline is 28 Feb. www.guncontrol.nz/submission
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/goo...
Have your say on the review of the Arms Act. Deadline is 28 Feb. www.guncontrol.nz/submission
Sweden loosened controls on semi-automatic firearms in 2023. Two years later they suffered a deadly mass shooting by a licensed gun owner. Now they have to ban them again. Tell Nicole McKee we can learn from Sweden's mistakes. www.guncontrol.nz/submission
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Submission — Gun Control NZ
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February 9, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Sweden loosened controls on semi-automatic firearms in 2023. Two years later they suffered a deadly mass shooting by a licensed gun owner. Now they have to ban them again. Tell Nicole McKee we can learn from Sweden's mistakes. www.guncontrol.nz/submission
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NZ IS A SAFE PLACE TO GROW UP...Lets keep it that way! Show your support for our submission on the review of the Arms Act to ensure a safe future for our children.
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January 19, 2025 at 2:51 AM
NZ IS A SAFE PLACE TO GROW UP...Lets keep it that way! Show your support for our submission on the review of the Arms Act to ensure a safe future for our children.
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"Tightened gun laws reduce gun industry profits. Is Colfo’s campaigning questionable? Yes. Is it sinister? Perhaps. Is it venal? Yet to be determined."
From an opinion piece by Ian Powell, titled "When politicts gets in the pocket of the gun lobby".
From an opinion piece by Ian Powell, titled "When politicts gets in the pocket of the gun lobby".
When Politics Gets In The Pocket Of The Gun Lobby | Scoop News
Ian Powell discusses when a government gets in the pocket of the gun lobby.
buff.ly
January 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"Tightened gun laws reduce gun industry profits. Is Colfo’s campaigning questionable? Yes. Is it sinister? Perhaps. Is it venal? Yet to be determined."
From an opinion piece by Ian Powell, titled "When politicts gets in the pocket of the gun lobby".
From an opinion piece by Ian Powell, titled "When politicts gets in the pocket of the gun lobby".
The Associate Minister of Justice seems to be struggling to tell the truth and convey information accurately in her other portfolios too.
'Don't outright tell fibs': The 10 emails to Minister Nicole McKee that helped toughen Three Strikes
The feedback that helped toughen Three Strikes: Is 10 emails a 'large' number?
buff.ly
January 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
The Associate Minister of Justice seems to be struggling to tell the truth and convey information accurately in her other portfolios too.
Listen to our co-founder Nik Green talking about the Arms Act discussion document on RNZ. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
Gun Control NZ on proposal to re-write Arms Act
Consultation is open on a proposed re-write to the Arms Act. Gun Control NZ co-founder Nik Green spoke to Alexa Cook.
www.rnz.co.nz
January 16, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Listen to our co-founder Nik Green talking about the Arms Act discussion document on RNZ. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
The discussion document on the Arms Act is out now. We will be providing a way to sign up to our submission as well as a submissions guide, in the next week. The DD has no concrete proposals. It basically only asks if the Act is working well. consultations.justice.govt.nz/policy/publi...
Public consultation on the Arms Act rewrite
- Ministry of Justice
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by the Ministry of Justice.
consultations.justice.govt.nz
January 12, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The discussion document on the Arms Act is out now. We will be providing a way to sign up to our submission as well as a submissions guide, in the next week. The DD has no concrete proposals. It basically only asks if the Act is working well. consultations.justice.govt.nz/policy/publi...