# Election 2026: Fireworks Ban Lacks Party Support

> Animal rights group disappointed as major parties reject fireworks ban proposal.
- Title: Election 2026: Fireworks Ban Lacks Party Support · RNZ
- Summary: Animal rights group disappointed as major parties reject fireworks ban proposal. Animal Law Association says Labour and National have not supported a…
- Keywords: animal law association, labour, national, new zealand first, fireworks ban, election 2026, politics, news, Election, 2026, Fireworks, Ban
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1824943/election-2026-live-animal-rights-group-disappointed-fireworks-ban-lacks-support-from-major-parties
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-09T20:28:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: animal law association, labour, national, new zealand first, fireworks ban, election 2026, politics, news
## Animal Law Association
Animal Law Association disappointed Labour and National have not backed a fireworks ban.
## New Zealand First
New Zealand First pledged to introduce fireworks ban legislation within first 100 days of new government.
## Major Parties
National and ACT rejected fireworks ban recommendation in July, arguing it would remove access to legal activity.
## Key takeaway

Animal Law Association says Labour and National have not supported a fireworks ban, despite New Zealand First's pledge to introduce legislation within 100 days of a new government.