# NZ First Campaigns on Fireworks Ban

> NZ First pushes fireworks ban as election campaign intensifies.
- Title: NZ First Campaigns on Fireworks Ban · RNZ | Shortify
- Summary: NZ First pushes fireworks ban as election campaign intensifies. New Zealand First leader Winston Peters campaigns on banning fireworks during election period.
- Keywords: breaking, nz first, winston peters, fireworks ban, election 2026, new zealand, auckland, politics, news, First, Campaigns, Fireworks
- Source: RNZ — https://rnz.co.nz/news/politics_election-2026/1798632/live-labour-proposes-better-deal-when-you-fly-policy
- Author: RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
- Published: 2026-10-08T21:20:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, nz first, winston peters, fireworks ban, election 2026, new zealand, auckland, politics, news
## Election Poll Shift
A new poll shows New Zealand First extending its lead over the left bloc with a surge in support.
## National and Labour Polls
National dropped to 28.5 percent (down 0.5 percentage points) while Labour rose to 28.2 percent (up 2.3).
## National's Drug Testing Plan
National vows to introduce random drug testing for Jobseeker support recipients to ensure work readiness.

> reasonable steps to remain work-ready
## Key takeaway

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters campaigns on banning fireworks during election period.