More than 6000 submissions were received during public consultation on the fees. Photo / 123rfMore than 6000 submissions were received during public consultation on the fees. Firearms licensing fees have not risen in more than 20 years. New Zealand Police Association president Chris Cahill said police had not done a good job of gun licensing in the past. He said police had a duty to improve the delivery of firearms licensing and the new fees would make that possible.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 18, 2023 23:37 UTC