Firearms collection events – Putorino and Wairoa

Police is encouraging firearm owners in the Putorino and Wairoa areas to attend prohibited firearms amnesty and buy-back collection events this weekend.

On Saturday 17 August a collection event will be held at the Waikare Sports Centre in Putorino from 11.30am-2.30pm.

Another will be held on Sunday 18 August at Tiaho School, 93 Clyde Rd in Wairoa from 10am-1.30pm.

Police want to thank the firearms community for their positive response to the collection events so far, and look forward to welcoming you this weekend.

/NZ Police Public Release. View in full here.