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Election 2026: Fireworks Ban Unmet
Animal rights group says major parties won't back fireworks ban.
In brief
Animal rights group says major parties won't back fireworks ban. Animal Law Association says Labour and National have not supported a fireworks ban proposed by New Zealand First. Originally reported by RNZ.
Animal Law Association
Animal rights group disappointed Labour and National have not backed a fireworks ban.
New Zealand First
New Zealand First pledged to ban public and private fireworks within first 100 days of government.
Major Parties
National and ACT rejected fireworks ban recommendation in July, saying it would remove legal access to fireworks.
The short version
Animal Law Association says Labour and National have not supported a fireworks ban proposed by New Zealand First.
