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Budget 2026 Allocates $44.9M to Modernize NZ Firearms System and Safety

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Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced a $44.9 million Budget 2026 allocation to implement the new Arms Act and establish Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand, an independent firearms regulator. This funding prevents a significant increase in firearms licence fees, promotes fair cost-sharing between licensed owners and taxpayers, and aims to improve public safety by maintaining a well-functioning licensing system. Additionally, the budget supports the creation of a Firearms Licensing Review Committee and modernizes firearms ICT systems to enhance efficiency and trust in the regulation process.

Tags: Nicole McKee Budget 2026 Arms Act Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand firearms regulator firearms licence fees firearms licensing system Firearms Licensing Review Committee Police ICT systems