Even tougher gun restrictions needed, says Gun Control NZ

Published: March 14, 2021, 7:10 p.m.

The government's clampdown and seizures of high-powered semi-automatic weapons appear to have had no impact on a rise in gun crime and violence in New Zealand. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the rise in firearms crime since the March 15 terror attack only strengthens the government's resolve to introduce further firearms reform. Gun Control NZ co-founder Philippa Yasbek says even tougher gun restrictions are needed, she spoke to Philippa Tolley.