Tag: arms_act
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Budget 2026 Funds New Firearms Regulator, Averting Fee Hikes and Boosting Public Safety
Budget 2026 commits $44.9 million to New Zealand's new firearms system, establishing an independent regulator and preventing massive fee hikes for licensed owners. This investment aims to improve public safety and trust by modernizing regulation and separating it from Police.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegalEconomyEducation New Zealand GovernmentBudget 2026Firearms Safety and Education New ZealandArms ActNicole McKeeFirearms RegulationPublic Safety
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Toy Guns at Night Market Lead to Police Response and Arrests
Police responded to reports of youths pointing imitation firearms at the public at a night market, leading to arrests and a reminder about replica weapon laws.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Botany Town CentrePoliceimitation firearmgel blasterarrestspublic safetyArms ActNew Zealand Police
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ACT Party Highlights Legislative Achievements in Lawmaking, Medicines, and Firearms
ACT celebrates passing the Regulatory Standards Bill for lawmaking transparency, the Medicines Amendment Bill for faster drug access, and a firearms law overhaul targeting criminals, while streamlining processes for responsible firearm owners.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceLegal ACT PartyRegulatory Standards BillMedicines Amendment BillArms ActNicole McKeeDavidPharmac