# Election 2026: Fireworks Ban Unmet

> Animal rights group says major parties won't back fireworks ban.
- Title: Election 2026: Fireworks Ban Unmet · RNZ | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- 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/political/1824943/election-2026-live-saturday-10-october
- 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 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.
## Key takeaway

Animal Law Association says Labour and National have not supported a fireworks ban proposed by New Zealand First.