Poll: Should fireworks be banned?
A North Canterbury family came close to losing their home last week after someone set off fireworks nearby, causing a fire.
Jessica Murray and her husband, 6-month-old baby and two dogs had to evacuate their Kaiapoi home last week when a rogue firework came close to burning their house down.
They're now backing a campaign by a Rangiora resident to get fireworks banned from the Waimakariri district.
Petition organiser Arthur Linnell says he's "not a killjoy ... but I do think a public display is the only way to go. Sometimes we have to bring laws in to protect us from stupid people".
What do you think? Tell us in the comment below (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published).
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12.9% Yes, all fireworks should be banned
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76.5% Yes, sales should be banned, but public displays allowed
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9.8% No, most people use them responsibly
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0.8% I'm not sure/something else (tell us in the comments below)
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Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?
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10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
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19.8% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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69.8% Nah - not for me
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