Firearms Safety Authority staffer claims they were asked to cover up affair

Thursday 9 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 9 Oct 2025, 6:28am

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A worker at the Firearms Safety Authority has claimed they were asked to engage in actions that violated the Policing Act and employment law. The claims involve an affair between a senior and junior staff member. Police have confirmed a health check review into the agency.

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1. Stuff via RNZThu 9 Oct 2025, 5:50am

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2. NZ HeraldThu 9 Oct 2025, 6:28am

   Firearms Safety Authority staffer claims they were asked to ‘cover up’ affair between senior and junior (opens in new tab)