The purpose of the Forum is to:
- provide a formal mechanism for representation of Māori views on firearms possession, safe use, firearms licensing, and any other firearms related topics; and
- to input to the Police on policy relating to the Arms Act 1983 or the Arms Regulations 1992; and
- review and make recommendations for consideration by Police on firearms-related matters from a māori firearms user/community context.
Members of the forum consist of non-police and Police employees.
Members are selected for their:
- broad skills, knowledge and understanding of firearms and issues/legislation relating to firearms among māori communities;
- relevant practical experience and networks within māori communities and the firearms community;
- ability to represent a diversity of perspectives within their firearms community
- personal attributes and ability to work constructively with, and contribute to the forum;
- being a representative of an incorporated group (who can represent the views of the group rather than their individual view).
