Papakowhai, Porirua

Poll: Do you think there should be a ban on the private sale of fireworks?

Elesha Gordon from Neighbourly.co.nz

Porirua City will ask residents for their views on the private sale and use of fireworks, before deciding whether to lobby Government for a ban.

The Elsdon Residents Association, with the support of an advocate kaumatua of Ngāti Toa Rangatira, has asked Council to lobby central Government to ban … View morePorirua City will ask residents for their views on the private sale and use of fireworks, before deciding whether to lobby Government for a ban.

The Elsdon Residents Association, with the support of an advocate kaumatua of Ngāti Toa Rangatira, has asked Council to lobby central Government to ban the sale of fireworks and end their private use.

The request noted that Guy Fawkes is not a traditional New Zealand event and suggested that people enjoy public displays rather than be able to buy and set off fireworks themselves.

Do you think there should be a ban on the private sale of fireworks?

• Yes
• No
• Other - comment below

Vote View Results

• 68% Yes
  68% Complete
• 32% No
  32% Complete
• 0% Other - comment below
  0% Complete

125 votes

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Ian Hamilton is a joint runner-up in our 2019 Resene Shed of the Year. "I think there's so much wastage today. People think if it's broken they need to get rid of it. Whereas I think if it's broken, let's see if we can fix it, or make something else useful out of it," … View moreIan Hamilton is a joint runner-up in our 2019 Resene Shed of the Year. "I think there's so much wastage today. People think if it's broken they need to get rid of it. Whereas I think if it's broken, let's see if we can fix it, or make something else useful out of it," he says. "I don't like throwing things away needlessly. I like re-purposing stuff."

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