Police is encouraging firearm owners in the Putorino and Wairoa areas to attend prohibited firearms amnesty and buy-back collection events this weekend.
On Saturday 17 August a collection event will be held at the Waikare Sports Centre in Putorino from 11.30am-2.30pm.
Another will be held on Sunday 18 August at Tiaho School, 93 Clyde Rd in Wairoa from 10am-1.30pm.
Police want to thank the firearms community for their positive response to the collection events so far, and look forward to welcoming you this weekend.
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