Cancellation of Rangiora and Rakaia firearms collection events – 2 and 3 August

The prohibited firearms amnesty and buy-back collection events in Rangiora and Rakaia on 2 and 3 August have been cancelled.

However, the events in these locations the following week will still occur as communicated on Police’s website.

The event on 9 August will be held at the Rangiora A&P Showground, 156 Ashley Street in Rangiora from 2-6pm. The event on 10 August will be held at the Rakaia Community Hall on Mackie Street from 10am-3pm.

Police apologise for any inconvenience caused and look forward to welcoming you to the collection events.

/NZ Police Public Release. View in full here.