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Fireworks Ban Blocked by Government | Auckland News
The government’s refusal to ban public fireworks sales—despite 100,000+ petition signatures and a Petitions Committee recommendation—has sparked outrage from animal welfare advocates and some political parties, while others like ACT defend the status quo as part of Kiwi tradition. Dr. Arnja Dale of the SPCA calls the decision “profoundly disappointing,” arguing that professional shows, not backyard chaos, should be the norm. Winston Peters vows to push for a ban post-election, while Chlöe Swarbrick calls it common sense. David Seymour, however, wants to preserve the “Kiwi childhood” of…
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