A list of collection events for the firearms amnesty and buy-back period is now available on the police website.
Around 192 events – including 11 in the Bay of Plenty Police District - will be held within the first three months across the country - in cities, towns and rural communities - in a variety of venues.
The list on the Police website is for collection events for the next 3 months, with more dates to be added soon right up until the amnesty stops on 20 December.
'We've ensured that the collection events are held at a range of venues within Police districts, across as many weekends as possible,” says Deputy Commissioner Mike Clement.
'We want to make it as easy as we can for people to do the right thing and hand-in their firearms.
'As police prepare for these collections events, we can assure the public that these events are well planned with strong safety measures in place that will allow people to hand in their firearms in an efficient manner.
'The Police website will be regularly updated and it is important people check it often for updates.”
It also has all the information people need to prepare to attend a collection event.
Most importantly, remember to complete the online notification form, says Mike.
'It's Police preference that firearm owner's hand-in firearms at these collection events.
'However, we also want to make it as easy as possible for people to hand-in a firearm if they can't make it to a collection event.
'Please check the Police website for other options.”
A list of retailer and dealers – who will be able to collect firearms on Police's behalf – will be announced in the coming weeks.
Details of the dates and locations of the collection events can be found here: https://www.police.govt.nz/advice/firearms-and-safety/changes-firearms-law-prohibited-firearms/local-collection-events-amnesty
Other guidance about how to prepare for the buy-back is attached by way of a diagram. It was previously released here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/firearms-buy-back-scheme-strikes-fair-balance
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Date |
Local Collection Point |
Address |
Operating hours |
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19-21 July 2019 |
Ohope Hall |
Bluett Road,Ohope |
9am - 1pm |
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26-28 July 2019 |
Taupo Vintage Car Club |
Hickling Park, Taupo |
9am - 1pm |
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2-4 August 2019 |
Te Puke Sports Club |
Atuaroa Road, Te Puke |
9am - 1pm |
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9-11 August 2019 |
Rotorua - International stadium |
Devon Street, Rotorua |
9am - 2pm |
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16-18 August 2019 |
Tokoroa Cricket Club |
56 Mossop Road, Tokoroa |
9am - 1pm |
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23-25 August 2019 |
Kawerau - Firmin Lodge |
Waterhouse Street, Kawerau |
9am - 1pm |
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30 August- |
Tauranga - Stadium Lounge |
Bay Park Tauranga |
9am - 1pm |
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1-Sep-19 |
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6-8 September 2019 |
Waiotahi Settlers Hall |
9 Waiotahi Valley Road, Opotoki |
9am - 12pm |
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13-15 September 2019 |
Rotorua -International Stadium |
Devon Street, Rotorua |
9am - 2pm |
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20-22 September 2019 |
Murupara Sports Pavilion Hall |
48 Pine Drive, Murupara |
9am - 1pm |
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27-29 September 2019 |
Tauranga Stadium Lounge |
Bay Park Tauranga |
9am - 1pm |
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