A prohibited firearms collection event for buy-back and amnesty will be held this weekend in Ōhope.
It will take place from 9am to 1pm Friday to Sunday in Ōhope Hall, Bluett Rd.
Police is supporting firearms owners to hand-in either prohibited firearms or firearms under the amnesty at a local collection event as part of the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Parts and Magazines) Amendment Act 2019.
"We want to ensure these changes are as accessible and easy to navigate as possible," Andy McGregor, Bay of Plenty district commander, said.
"Ultimately we hope to never again see the kind of harm that we know these types of firearms are capable of causing.