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Nicole McKee

Law passed to ‘speed up courts’ and appoint more High Court judges

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Legislation aimed at reducing court delays and improving access to justice has passed in Parliament, with changes to court procedures and an increase in...

Cabinet approves sweeping gun law overhaul

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Cabinet has approved major reforms to New Zealand’s gun laws, transferring oversight of the Firearms Safety Authority from the Police Minister to the Firearms...

JP removed from office over misrepresentation of qualifications

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Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has announced that Fale Andrew Lesa has been removed from office as a Justice of the Peace and a...

Urgent adoption law change risks leaving overseas children stranded

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Immigration and adoption specialist Stewart Dalley has warned that New Zealand’s urgent changes to section 17 of the Adoption Act could leave overseas children...

Community magistrate powers expanded to “speed up justice system”

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The Government will expand the powers of Community Magistrates in an effort to reduce delays and ease pressure on the District Court, Associate Justice...

Te Pāti Māori haka debate rages

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Parliament has resumed debate over whether Te Pāti Māori co-leaders should face the harshest disciplinary measures in New Zealand’s parliamentary history following their protest...

ACT breaks ranks with National over ‘inadequate’ Firearms Registry review

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The ACT Party has invoked the "agree to disagree" clause in its coalition agreement with National, citing dissatisfaction with the recent firearms registry review. ACT...

Public invited to have their say on Arms Act rewrite

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The public consultation period for the rewrite of the Arms Act 1983 has officially opened, giving New Zealanders the opportunity to provide feedback on...

Public consultation on Arms Act rewrite to begin in January

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The government will begin public consultations in January 2025 on a long-awaited rewrite of the Arms Act 1983, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced. The...

Inquest reveals lack of urgency in addressing MSSA firearm ‘loophole’

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In an ongoing coronial inquest into the Christchurch mosque shootings, former police inspector Mike McIlraith, now with the Firearms Safety Authority, testified that he...

Major overhaul of anti-money laundering system announced

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The government is set to introduce a significant overhaul of its Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) system, aiming to improve efficiency...

Government to consult on regulation of shooting clubs and ranges

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The Government is consulting New Zealanders on a package of proposals for simple and effective regulation of shooting clubs and ranges, Associate Minister of...

Government to introduce revised Three Strikes law

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The Government is delivering on its commitment to bring back the Three Strikes legislation, Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee announced today. “Our Government is committed...

Gangs’ guns to be targeted with FPOs

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Associate Minister of Justice Nicole McKee says the Government is continuing its work to restore law and order, announcing new measures that will enable...

Law changes could see semi-automatics back at gun ranges

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New Zealand's firearms legislation is poised for a comprehensive overhaul, with discussions including the potential reintroduction of semi-automatic weapons at gun ranges. This initiative comes...