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Arms Bill: Watch NZDA's Verbal Submission

Watch Our Submission:

NZDA Arms Bill Verbal Submission | by Gwyn Thurlow CEO

Watch the Full Session 1:

2026/03/02 - Arms Bill Verbal Submissions

Monday 2 March 2026 | Justice Committee Arms Bill Submissions

Watch the Full Session 2:

2026/03/02 - Arms Bill Verbal Submissions

Monday 2 March 2026 | Justice Committee Arms Bill Submissons

Context:

The bill would repeal and replace the Arms Act 1983 with the aim of providing for greater protection of public safety, simplifying regulatory requirements, and improving compliance. Read more here.

The Arms Bill was introduced, read and moved to Select Committee in December 2025.

Other Links:

  1. Links to Government Webpages; including the Arms Bill
  2. NZDA's Submission
  3. NZDA's Position Statement

Submissions are now closed:

Read the Arms Bill here.

 

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