Ban the private sale of fireworks with SPCA’s Dr Alison Vaughan: 5th November 2026
In the midst of the Guy Fawkes anniversary, and the General Election, SPCA are renewing their calls for a ban on the private sale of fireworks. Their petition to the next Parliament, with more than 10,000 of the aimed for 15,000 signatures, calls for the next government to “create a future where New Zealanders can continue to celebrate without causing harm to animals.”
Producer Sara spoke to SPCA Senior Scientific Officer Dr Alison Vaughan about the issue.
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