The Government is set to fix holes in our terrorism laws found after a review of our controls following last year's New Lynn mall attack.
It's making changes to make sure the Christchurch mosque attacker's terrorist status will never expire.
New Zealand's darkest days - too much terror in just two years. First in Christchurch in March 2019 and then in LynnMall.
"The law changes are being introduced to make sure our terrorism laws are fit for purpose," said Justice Minister Kiri Allan.
The Government wants to make certain Christchurch shooter Brenton Tarrant will always be designated a terrorist.
Currently, New Zealand's terrorist designations expire after three years. The law change will mean because Tarrant is locked away for life he will always be designated a terrorist.
But the Prime Minister will review it each year to make sure the designation remains justified.
The Government is fixing a loophole connected to the LynnMall attack where seven people were stabbed.
The changes will mean those deemed a terror risk can face a control order to limit freedoms like internet access if they're caught sharing not just objectionable material related to terrorism, but to torture, extreme violence or cruelty.
It gives judges more flexibility to work around suppression laws when applying for a control order and includes people on home detention, not just in prison.
"They can only apply in circumstances where you can show you were a real risk," said Allan.
The Government has worked on these changes with other parties so is expecting their support.
It hopes to have the laws in place by March, before the Christchurch terrorist's designation expires.
