Firearms Registry now up and running

The new Firearms Registry opened on 24 June 2023.

It is now mandatory for firearms licence holders to provide information about their firearms items. The development of the Firearms Registry follows major changes to New Zealand’s firearms laws made after the March 2019 terrorist attacks at two Christchurch mosques.

Firearms owners must register:

• Non-prohibited firearms, including Specially
• Dangerous Airguns (PCPs)
• Prohibited firearms and magazines
• Pistols
• Restricted weapons
• Major parts, and
• Pistol carbine conversion kits.

You must also register firearms that do not work.

Antique firearms or airguns are not required to be registered. Registration is also not required for ammunition in your possession, nor do you need to record sales or purchase of ammunition to or from other firearms licence holders.

You can register online here: https://www.firearmssafetyauthority.govt.nz/firearms-registry or by phone at 0800 844 431 (04 499 2870) 8.30am-5pm, Monday to Friday.

 

Looking after your mental health

These days everyone is being advised to take care of their mental health, as well as making sure their physical (and emotional) needs are met. In busy working days, it’s easy (and tempting) to think things will sort themselves out if you are under pressure.

To help you manage your mental health and day-to-day activities, Spark Business Lab and The Institute of Organisational Psychology has designed an e-learning series to help you run your business more effectively and to help make your life easier.

The videos have practical advice, you can download useful tips and templates you can use every day. Go here to get started: www.business.govt.nz/wellbeing-support/brave-in-business-e-learning/

 

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