The new Firearms Registry is coming

The Registry will help us make New Zealand safer. It will give licence holders more as the Registry will let you know if you’re dealing with a current licence holder and if the The Registry is one of the ways we’re those who use them for criminal purposes. timeframes at:

However there are some circumstances where you are required to provide information for the Registry in a shorter time frame. These are referred to in the Arms Amendment Regulations as ‘activating circumstances’.

Examples of activating circumstances

Registry goes live on 24 June 2023

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Notifying us of a change in such as a change of address

Applying for or renewing a licence or endorsement or destruction purchasing or receiving a exporting or manufacturing ammunition any compliance or enforcement action under the Arms Act no charge for registering

Dangerous Airguns (PCPs)

Pistols conversion kits

By Frank Neill

Johnsonville residents will have the opportunity to save lives by donating blood next month.

The New Zealand Blood Service is holding a blood donor day at the Johnsonville Community Centre on 18 July.

“Join us in Johnsonville and be a beacon of hope for those in need of blood. Together, we can create a stronger and healthier community,” the blood service says.

“Don’t miss this opportunity to make a life-saving impact.

“One blood donation can save up to three lives.

“One small act of kindness can have a ripple effect that extends far beyond what you can imagine. Your blood is a gift of life.”

Donating blood is a simple process, and the blood service’s experienced team will guide donors through it every step of the way.

People can book appointments on the NZ blood website, NZ blood donor app or by telephoning 0800 448 325.

Donors need to bring identification (such as a driver’s licence) when they make their donation and they need to ensure they have had something to eat within four hours of donating.

It also pays to drink plenty of fluids for at least 24 hours before donating blood as this will assist better blood flow and also reduces the possibility of any after effect of donating (such as fainting).

“Together, we can make a lasting impact

By Frank Neill

Twenty Karori West Brownies stayed silent for a whole hour recently to raise money for charity.

To communicate throughout the evening, the Brownies wrote messages, drew pictures, pointed and used their knowledge of New Zealand Sign Language.

“It was hard because I just wanted to chat to my friends,” one of the Brownies said.

The Brownies were sponsored by their wh u and friends and managed to raise more than $480.

After a group discussion, it was decided