Government to repeal and rewrite Arms Act as part of gun law reforms

Tuesday 11 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 11 Nov 2025, 11:58am

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Cabinet has approved an overhaul of New Zealand's gun laws, which includes repealing and replacing the Arms Act 1983. The reforms will shift responsibility for the firearms regulator from the Police Minister to a new Firearms Minister. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee stated the changes aim to improve safety and fairness.

How they headlined it

11:40am

1. NZ HeraldTue 11 Nov 2025, 11:40am

   Nicole McKee announces gun law changes; invokes rare coalition clause over access to military-style semi-automatics (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 11 Nov 2025, 11:55am

   Watch live: Details of gun law reforms unveiled (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 11 Nov 2025, 11:58am

   Nicole McKee reveals gun laws shake-up (opens in new tab)