A man has been arrested and charged for allegedly supplying weapons to Whangarei gunman Quinn Patterson.
The 61-year-old man faces a number of charges, including allegedly supplying Patterson with firearms, Detective Superintendent Dave Lynch said.
Michael John Hayes appeared in the Whangarei District Court today before Judge Keith de Ridder.
He is charged with three counts of unlawful possession of a military-style semi-automatic weapon (MSSA), three counts of supplying an MSSA to an unlicensed person, and three counts of supplying firearms to an unlicensed person.
The firearms he allegedly supplied included a Mossburg 12-gauge shotgun, Gevarm .22 calibre rifle, AK-47 replica semi-automatic rifle, and Saiga 12-gauge shotgun, 7.62 calibre rifle with various rounds and magazines.
The alleged offences took place between March 1 and May 1 this year in Whangarei.
The charge of unlawful possession of an MSSA carries a maximum penalty of three years' imprisonment or a fine of $4000.
Charges of supplying each carry a three-month jail term or a $1000 fine.
Detective Superintendent Dave Lynch said police were unable to comment further as the matter was before the court.
Hayes entered no plea and will next appear in the Whangarei District Court on August 28.