02/06/2026
'Tis the season of a mid-winter Christmas raffle. But before you sell tickets, make sure you know the rules around using fi****ms and ammunition as prizes.
Under NZ law, fi****ms and ammunition can only be used as a prize in events that are based on the skill of the competitors, such as target shooting and hunting competitions.
Fi****ms or ammunition cannot be a prize where winning the prize is based on ‘luck of the draw’ including raffles and spot prizes associated with entry to a main competition.
Information is available on our website here: https://www.fi****mssafetyauthority.govt.nz/fi****ms-safety/competitions-and-prizes
Department of Internal Affairs rules for running a gambling activity can be found here: https://www.dia.govt.nz/gambling
It’s important to note, any arms items used as prizes are also subject to the requirements of the Arms Act and Regulations.