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Fireworks Tax Athletes and Accountability | Auckland News
Public fireworks sales face mounting backlash as petitions and animal welfare warnings go ignored, despite states like Queensland and NSW banning them decades ago — the real cost? Animal suffering, property damage, noise pollution, and a growing trade deficit. Meanwhile, taxing the super-rich could fund vital services and reduce inequality, even if avoidance occurs. The Commonwealth Games are defended as a platform for overlooked sports and youth inspiration, while critics slam the “holiday camp” myth about Ōwairaka Boys’ Home, citing documented abuse. And Winston Peters’ outburst against a…
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