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flag New Zealand is overhauling its 1983 Arms Act in 2025 with clearer rules, an independent safety authority, and improved licensing.

flag New Zealand is overhauling its Arms Act 1983 with reforms aimed at modernizing firearm regulations and improving the experience for licensed owners. flag The new legislation, set for introduction later in 2025, will replace complex rules with plain English, establish an independent Firearms Safety Authority free from police influence, and allow licensed owners greater flexibility in storing firearms. flag Longer licence terms for businesses and a new 12-month multi-entry visitor licence for international hunters and competitors are also being introduced. flag Meanwhile, the government continues reviewing 207 recommendations from the Royal Commission on historical abuse, having accepted or partially accepted 85, while declining to specify which policies conflict with the findings.

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