Hansard draft
First reading of the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Bill — First Reading
Excerpt:
''Our actions, instead, are directed at making sure March 15th never happens again.
Semi-automatic firearms which are commonly used for hunting, pest control, stock management on farms, and duck shooting will not be affected. People can still use a .22 calibre rifle with a maximum 10-round magazine, and a semi-automatic and pump-action shotgun with a maximum five-round magazine. These firearms are widely and safely used amongst our farming and hunting communities. Indeed, today, the Game Animal Council has confirmed that recreational and commercial hunting of large game animals such as deer, pig, and tahr will largely be unaffected. MSSAs and assault rifles are not needed for hunting or stock management.
There will be a small number of tightly controlled exemptions for professional animal cullers and licensed firearms dealers. Those groups or individuals identified as management agencies under section 100 of the Biosecurity Act can apply to the Commissioner of Police for a permit to possess a prohibited firearm. This will include the sort of pest control work undertaken by contractors for the Department of Conservation or a local council. Those applying will need to demonstrate that they will only use the firearm for that purpose stated and must demonstrate that they cannot do the work with any other firearm.''
Full text:
https://www.parliament.nz/en/pb/hansard-debates/rhr/combined/HansDeb_20190402_20190402_16
http://archive.is/jVAYO
On a less serious note, and perhaps a day late, next year there will be no March 15th, and instead we will have a March 32nd.