Fireworks banned at several holiday hotspots due to fire risk

Tuesday 23 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 23 Dec 2025, 11:40am

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand has implemented a month-long ban on private fireworks in the Coromandel, Central Otago, Lakes, and Upper Waitaki areas. The restrictions aim to prevent fires during the dry season. In the Coromandel, the ban runs until 30 January, while other areas face restrictions starting Christmas Eve.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 23 Dec 2025, 9:06am

   Fireworks ban in place for festive season (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 23 Dec 2025, 9:13am

   Coromandel and Queenstown holidaymakers warned as month-long fireworks ban begins (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 23 Dec 2025, 9:29am

   'Only takes one spark': Fireworks banned at multiple holiday hotspots (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZTue 23 Dec 2025, 11:40am

   'Let's all do our part': Fireworks banned at multiple holiday hotspots (opens in new tab)