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Has the Minister received any advice between 1 January 2023 and 14 June 2026 regarding whether manually operated push-button or lever-release rifles are consistent with the intent of New Zealand's firearms legislation following the 2019 reforms; if so, when was that advice received?

Answered Question 28434 (2026)
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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Has the Minister received any advice between 1 January 2023 and 14 June 2026 regarding whether manually operated push-button or lever-release rifles are consistent with the intent of New Zealand's firearms legislation following the 2019 reforms; if so, when was that advice received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

No, I have not received any advice from officials regarding whether manually operated push-button or lever-release rifles are consistent with the intent of the firearms reforms that were enacted in 2019.