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“ Breaking the Barriers ”. Rural Maori Perception of the barriers to obtaining a New Zealand Firearms License. Implemented by Emma Watkins and Mike Keefe Written by Emma Watkins. What is the Study about?. Why? Factually identify barriers Propose Solutions Who? Remote Rely on the land
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“Breaking the Barriers” Rural Maori Perception of the barriers to obtaining a New Zealand Firearms License Implemented by Emma Watkins and Mike Keefe Written by Emma Watkins
What is the Study about? • Why? • Factually identify barriers • Propose Solutions • Who? • Remote • Rely on the land • How? • John Ransfield • Survey
Results - Demographics • 70% Male, 30% Female • Average age 39.2 years • Hunting for average of 18.9 years • <35 started aged 17 yrs, >35 started aged 16.2 yrs • 97% are self proclaimed hunters. • 51% do not have a Firearms License
Recommendations so far • Ongoing consultation with iwi. • Feedback on survey results • Solutions to licensing costs. • Trust boards • Marae committees • Hapu & Whanau
Recommendations so far • Solutions to travel issues. • NZMSC representatives • Local testing centres • Police Liaison • Fit & Proper person? • Apprenticeship? • Hands on training? • Mandatory membership of hunting club? • Intensive course?