Government rejects ban on public fireworks sales despite animal welfare concerns
The Government has declined to ban the public sale of fireworks, rejecting recommendations from animal welfare groups.
The Government has decided against banning the public sale of fireworks. Animal welfare organisations have expressed disappointment with the decision. Officials indicated that a stronger case would be needed to support such a ban.
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1News
Govt stubs out backyard fireworks ban, animal welfare groups outraged
"This is a profoundly disappointing decision," says the SPCA.
Otago Daily Times
Govt rejects calls to ban public sale of fireworks
Newstalk ZB
Greg Fleming: National MP and Petitions Committee Deputy Chairperson on the Government squashing a recommendation to ban public firework sales
It's thought a better argument's needed to get a fireworks ban across the line.
NZ Herald
Letters: Fireworks ban decision flies in face of public opinion; wealth tax perspectives
OPINION: Rationale for not banning public sale of fireworks 'unconvincing'.