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New Zealand First pushes fireworks ban
New Zealand First seeks fireworks ban after leaders reject idea.
In brief
New Zealand First seeks fireworks ban after leaders reject idea. New Zealand First wants to ban public and private fireworks sales, citing animal harm and fire risks, with legislation ready for Parliament. Originally reported by RNZ.
New Zealand First pushes fireworks ban
New Zealand First wants to ban public sale and private use of fireworks, blaming them for frightening animals, starting fires, and causing emergency service havoc.
“Enough is enough”
Legislation ready for Parliament
The party says its legislation is written and ready to be introduced within the first 100 days of the next government.
Leaders reject ban in debate
National's Christopher Luxon and Labour's Chris Hipkins both answered 'no' when asked whether fireworks should be banned from public sale.
Petitions support ban
Parliament's Petitions Committee considered three petitions backed by over 95,000 signatures, concluding harm made a ban difficult to avoid.
The main idea
New Zealand First wants to ban public and private fireworks sales, citing animal harm and fire risks, with legislation ready for Parliament.
