Published CasesB v The Commissioner of Police, 2012 DC Auckland, Sharp DCJ
This was a successful appeal under section 62 of the Arms Act 1983 against an official police decision in regards to “lifting of revocation”. DC Judge Sharp gave a minuted ruling in regards to this matter on 15 February 2012 in open court. In summary, she noted the removal of the applicant's firearms licence and firearms on 20 December 2006 was unlawful ...more Bevins v NZ Customs Service, 2010 DC Auckland, Hubble DCJ This was a successful appeal against the NZ Customs Service, documented in Bevins v New Zealand Customs Service, 2010 DC Auckland, Hubble DCJ. Mr Bevins privately imported a rifle into New Zealand having obtained the correct permit. The Canadian exporter labelled the package "sporting goods" and attached the permit and all customs declarations ...more Graves v NZ Police, 2010 HC Rotorua, Lang J Mr Graves was convicted of assaulting police after a defended hearing in Taupo. I was instructed to appeal the conviction to the High Court in Rotorua and appeared in front of Justice Lang who heard the appeal ...more |
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Firearms Law Specialist
Nicholas Taylor has 27 years experience with firearms law, representing 1800 clients in over 5000 court appearances throughout New Zealand. He is widely considered to be the leading expert on New Zealand's firearms law and legislation. He can assist with firearms licence revocations, firearms returns, customs issues, import permits, dealing with the police and any charges in both District courts and High courts. Nicholas provides advice and opinions on the Arms Act 1983 and its Regulations to shooters, collectors, firearms dealers and the firearms film industry.