Historical judgements
The Council is researching historical Judgements to have a database of precedent in relation the existing Arms Act to assist compliant firearms owners looking for guidance on the law.
| Appellant | Respondent | Court | Location | File number | Date | Section | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pue | R | Court of Appeal | [2014] NZCA 273 | 26/06/2014 | 50 | Retrial ordered | |
| Cooper | R | Court of Appeal | [2013] NZCA 551 | 13/11/2013 | 45 | ||
| Hepi | R | Court of Appeal | [2010] NZCA 503 | 1/12/2010 | 45 | ||
| R | Iti | Court of Appeal | [2007] NZCA 119 | 4/04/2007 | 51 | ||
| Bevan | Police | High Court | Auckland | AP319-97 | 25/03/1998 | 53 | Conviction quashed |
| Bibby | Police | High Court | Blenheim | AP13-95 | 6/12/1995 | 53 | Conviction quashed |
| Boko | Police | High Court | Auckland | [2014] NZHC 2758 | 6/11/2014 | 53 | Conviction quashed |
| Bray | Police | High Court | Wellington | AP191-95 | 11/10/1995 | Conviction quashed | |
| Brocas | Police | High Court | Auckland | AP297-97 | 2/02/1998 | 45 | Conviction quashed |
| Broeren | Commissioner of Police | High Court | Wellington | CP494-92 | 24/07/1992 | 27 | Discussion of purpose of Act |
| Caie | District Court, Pukekohe | High Court | Auckland | CIV-2009-404-7220 | 11/06/2010 | 62 | Judicial review |
| C | Police | High Court | Christchurch | CRI-2006-409-38 | 27/04/2006 | 23 | Discussion of Act |
| Daly | Police | High Court | Palmerston North | CRI-2005-454-17 | 20/07/2005 | 45 | Conviction quashed |
| Eden | Police | High Court | Gisborne | CRI-2008-416-1 | 25/02/2008 | 45,52 | Conviction quashed |
| Jenner | Attorney-General | High Court | Hamilton | CIV-2008-485-2551 | 3/06/2009 | 16 | Discussion of Act |
| Jonker | Police | High Court | Christchurch | AP308-92 | 30/10/1992 | 47, 53 | Conviction quashed |
| Keane | Police | High Court | Auckland | CRI-2008-404-285 | 3/07/2009 | 53 | Conviction quashed |
| L | Police | High Court | Hamilton | CRI-2006-419-30 | 2/05/2006 | 53 | Conviction set aside |
| Lincoln | Commissioner of Police | High Court | Christchurch | [2013] NZHC 1813 | 18/07/2013 | Interpretation of Act | |
| Lincoln | Police | High Court | Palmerston North | CIV-2009-454-473 | 1/03/2010 | Interpretation of Act | |
| Mathews | Cottle | High Court | Dunedin | AP45-86 | 6/10/1986 | 24 | Interpretation of Act |
| Milton | Police | High Court | Dunedin | [2013] NZHC 2537 | 26/09/2013 | 53 | Conviction quashed |
| Peck | Police | High Court | Hamilton | AP58-02 | 20/12/2002 | 47 | Conviction quashed |
| Police | Coard | High Court | Blenheim | AP5-98 | 28/08/1998 | 50 | Interpretation of Act |
| Practical Shooting | Commissioner of Police | High Court | Christchurch | CP435-90 | 23/08/1991 | 16 | Application for judicial review |
| R | MacPherson and Townsend | High Court | Hamilton | CRI-2006-419-168 | 7/03/2007 | 45 | Acquitted - not guilty |
| Rose | Police | High Court | Wellington | AP112-91 | 27/08/1991 | 48 | Conviction quashed |
| Sargeant | Police | High Court | Christchurch | CRI-2009-409-170 | 20/11/2009 | 45 | Interpretation of Act |
| Stanbury | Hohaia (Police) | High Court | Wellington | AP15-88 | 20/04/1988 | 52 | Conviction quashed |
| Stevens | Police | High Court | Napier | AP48-96 | 5/11/1996 | 2 | Interpretation of Act |
| Thompson | Police | High Court | Wellington | [2013] NZHC 1369 | 11/06/2013 | 48 | Discharge without conviction |
| Tipple | Chief Executive NZ Customs Service |
High Court | Auckland | [2014] NZHC 1330 | 12/11/2014 | 16 | Appeal allowed |
| Waller | Police | High Court | Masterton | AP11-01 | 6/11/2001 | 43 | Conviction quashed |
| X | Police | High Court | Invercargill | CRI-2009-425-28 | 17/11/2009 | Discharge without conviction | |
| Gadsby | Police | District Court | Masterton | CIV-2012-035-64 | 11/05/2012 | 62 | |
| Carruthers | Police | District Court | Opotiki | CRI-2011-047-50 | 12/04/2012 | 62 | |
| Flynn | Police | District Court | Christchurch | CIV-2010-009-605 | 7/10/2010 | 62 | |
| Koni | Police | District Court | Auckland | CIV-2010-004-461 | 18/06/2010 | 62 | interpretation |
| Mallasch | Police | District Court | Invercargill | CIV-2005-025-917 | 3/03/2006 | 24 | |
| Police | Anderson | District Court | Christchurch | [2003] DCR 42 | 12/09/2002 | 45 | Informations dismissed - no occupation |
| O'Loughlin | Police | District Court | Timaru | [2001] DCR 488 | 21/03/2001 | 62 | |
| R | Harney | District Court | Christchurch | [1999] DCR 1069 | 29/10/1999 | 2 | Parts were held to be a firearm |
| Tipple | Green | District Court | Christchurch | MA173-99 | 1/10/1999 | 62 | Decision to revoke dealer's licence reversed |
| Hannafin | Police | District Court | Christchurch | MA304-97 | 17/08/1998 | 62 | Not a fit and proper person |
| Police | Coard | District Court | Blenheim | [1998] DCR 400 | 20/04/1998 | 50 | Unsuccessful information |
| Police | Muench | District Court | Wellington | [1997] DCR 1016 | 16/09/1997 | 5 | Discussion of purpose of Act |
| Farac | Police | District Court | Auckland | NP1178-96 | 22/08/1996 | 65 | Forfeiture when firearm not owned by person |
| Lincoln | Police | District Court | Palmerston North | 281/95 | 24/11/1995 | 62 | |
| Police | McNamara | District Court | Papakura | [1995] DCR 433 | 9/06/1995 | 45 | Interpretation - antique firearm |
| Glucina | Police | District Court | Auckland | CRN4004018814 etc | 23/03/1995 | Charges dismissed | |
| Parker | Police | District Court | North Shore | CMA376/92 | 27/05/1993 | Test for fit and proper person | |
| Twining | Holland | District Court | Pukekohe | MA338/91 | 12/08/1992 | 62 | |
| Dobbs | Police | District Court | Whangarei | [1992] DCR 650 | 6/04/1992 | 62 | Successful appeal against revocation |
| Tipple | Police | District Court | Christchurch | [1992] DCR 444 | 25/06/1990 | 16 | Successful application for restoration |
| Carvell | Police | District Court | Auckland | [1990] DCR 295 | 10/10/1989 | Exercise of Commissioner's discretionary powers | |
| T | Chief Executive NZ Customs Service |
Customs Appeal Authority |
[2013] NZCAA 7 | 29/11/2013 | 16 | ||
| H | Chief Executive NZ Customs Service |
Customs Appeal Authority |
[2012] NZCAA 2 | 1/04/2012 | 16 | ||
| FA | Chief Executive NZ Customs Service |
Customs Appeal Authority |
Wellington | [2011] NZCAA 12 | 22/12/2011 | ||
| A | Chief Executive NZ Customs Service |
Customs Appeal Authority |
Christchurch | [2011] NZCAA 3 | 1/03/2011 | 16 |
