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    They just used my name address and dob mines been sitting with the approval people for months. Maybe they arent happy with some of my posts
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    I'm in the process of renewing my licence, which has now expired - the process has been ongoing for some months. A couple of weeks ago I had a call from my local arms office (Christchurch), advising that I was required to store my firearms with a current licence holder until my new licence issued. Obviously a massive inconvenience to say the least, however am lucky to have a hunting mate with a suitable safe who lives nearby. I've since been talking to another mate in the same position who was told by his local AO (in writing) that provided he applied before his old licence expired, he had an extension until the new one issued. He's based in Wellington. A quick search on Facebook etc. shows similar inconsistencies around the country, and it seems it's up to the individual AO rather than a nationwide police directive – the AO I spoke with actually referred to it as a “grey area”. Is anyone aware of the definitive legal position?

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    Quote Originally Posted by rimubay View Post
    I'm in the process of renewing my licence, which has now expired - the process has been ongoing for some months. A couple of weeks ago I had a call from my local arms office (Christchurch), advising that I was required to store my firearms with a current licence holder until my new licence issued. Obviously a massive inconvenience to say the least, however am lucky to have a hunting mate with a suitable safe who lives nearby. I've since been talking to another mate in the same position who was told by his local AO (in writing) that provided he applied before his old licence expired, he had an extension until the new one issued. He's based in Wellington. A quick search on Facebook etc. shows similar inconsistencies around the country, and it seems it's up to the individual AO rather than a nationwide police directive – the AO I spoke with actually referred to it as a “grey area”. Is anyone aware of the definitive legal position?
    Seems this has been discussed elsewhere on the forum. Clear as mud......

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    Quote Originally Posted by rimubay View Post
    I'm in the process of renewing my licence, which has now expired - the process has been ongoing for some months. A couple of weeks ago I had a call from my local arms office (Christchurch), advising that I was required to store my firearms with a current licence holder until my new licence issued. Obviously a massive inconvenience to say the least, however am lucky to have a hunting mate with a suitable safe who lives nearby. I've since been talking to another mate in the same position who was told by his local AO (in writing) that provided he applied before his old licence expired, he had an extension until the new one issued. He's based in Wellington. A quick search on Facebook etc. shows similar inconsistencies around the country, and it seems it's up to the individual AO rather than a nationwide police directive – the AO I spoke with actually referred to it as a “grey area”. Is anyone aware of the definitive legal position?
    Only get an extention IF you fal expired between March 25 2020 and Sept 25 2020 AND your renewal application had been handed in and receipted
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    I have been advised to apply for my licence renewal at least 6 months prior to expiry. If my licence expires before renewal then I'll have to store my firearms in someone else's security until renewed. No good whining about it. It is what it is, for now at least. More funding for the police from our benevolent government required. Can't see that happening with our huge national debt.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 10-Ring View Post
    No good whining about it. It is what it is, for now at least. More funding for the police from our benevolent government required. Can't see that happening with our huge national debt.
    I have to disagree with that. Whining is one way to get things changed, get more funding or whatever. But we need to be whining to the correct people like MPs etc, not other FAL holders. Nothing will change if no one complains.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cigar View Post
    I have to disagree with that. Whining is one way to get things changed, get more funding or whatever. But we need to be whining to the correct people like MPs etc, not other FAL holders. Nothing will change if no one complains.
    I agree with that. I was referring to the echo chamber here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 10-Ring View Post
    I have been advised to apply for my licence renewal at least 6 months prior to expiry. If my licence expires before renewal then I'll have to store my firearms in someone else's security until renewed. No good whining about it. It is what it is, for now at least. More funding for the police from our benevolent government required. Can't see that happening with our huge national debt.
    Not having a dig mate but more funding??, what about using what they get for its given purpose instead of diverting it for other use.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shift14 View Post
    Not having a dig mate but more funding??, what about using what they get for its given purpose instead of diverting it for other use.

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    On the nail mate. I have recently sent an email to Nicole McKee asking her to pose some questions to the Minister of Police. No license holder should be adversely impacted by Police inefficiency in processing renewal applications.
    Last edited by Rushy; 22-02-2021 at 06:13 AM.
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    Hmm, I still have five years to before my licence expires, going by above comments it might be advisable for me to start the renewal process now...

    (I wonder if I can get a refund for the Cat E part of my licence that I was unable to utilize?)
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    I'm applying for my licence after years in the UK. I thought it was painfully slow there, but it's worse here.

    Spoke to my arms officer the other day. Told me it had all been done and was in Wellington for the final stage. But there was one (one) person to do that for the entire Wellington district.

    So, not hard to work out where the bottleneck is...

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    If its not deliberate starting to hear some stories

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    I've finally been told mine is in the mail and approved, it has been 1 year in 1 weeks time...

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    I've finally been told mine is in the mail and approved, it has been 1 year in 1 weeks time... renewal that is

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    Bro in law still waiting.
    12 months in march, new applicant.
    Emailed them early last week.
    Sorry sir etc
    Basically a form letter.

 

 

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