Following the Christchurch mosque shootings on 15 March 2019 , Prime Minister Ardern announced that the government would be reforming New Zealand 's gun laws , including a proposed ban on semi-automatic firearms . Attorney General David Parker said that the government would consider legislation dealing with semi-automatic weapons and other issues . On 21 March 2019 , Ardern announced that the government would ban all semi-automatic firearms and assault rifles . She also clarified that the government would be introducing a buy-back scheme to remove all prohibited firearms from circulation
Christchurch mosque shootings
Christchurch mosque shootings
Sixth Labour Government of New Zealand