Tag: firearms_registry
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Illegal Hunting Investigation in Canterbury Leads to Firearm Seizures and Licence Suspensions
An investigation into illegal hunting in North Canterbury has led to the seizure of 31 firearms and the suspension of six firearms licences. The police operation, supported by the Firearms Safety Authority – Te Tari Pūreke, uncovered a network of…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia illegal huntingCanterburyfirearmsNational Organised Crime GroupFirearms Registrycourt appearancescrimeNew Zealand Police
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NZ Firearms Registry Contributes to Public Safety, Review Finds
A review of New Zealand's Firearms Registry has found it contributes to public safety and should continue, according to the head of Te Tari Pūreke (Firearms Safety Authority). The Ministry of Justice review highlights the work being done to protect…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegal Firearms Registrypublic safetyTe Tari PūrekecrimeMinistry of JusticeSuperintendent Richard WilsonNZ Police
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New Zealand Firearms Registry Logs 400,000th Firearm
New Zealand's Firearms Registry has recorded its 400,000th firearm linked to a licence holder. Te Tari Pureke – Firearms Safety Authority reported over 1,000 guns were added to the Registry on May 1. Currently, 36 percent of licensed gun owners,…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegal Firearms RegistryTe Tari PurekeRichard Wilsonfirearmsgun controlChristchurchNZ Police