New Zealand First introduces bill to ban public fireworks sale and use

Tuesday 4 November 2025 · 7 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 4 Nov 2025, 5:53pm

In this story Winston Peters, NZ First

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has introduced a member's bill to prohibit the public sale and use of fireworks. The proposal would allow council-approved public displays to continue. Peters stated the move is intended to address the impact fireworks have on pets and taxpayers.

How they headlined it

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 4 Nov 2025, 4:35pm

   'Enough is enough': NZ First wants to ban private fireworks (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 4 Nov 2025, 5:04pm

   NZ First moves to ban public sale of fireworks (opens in new tab)

3. The PostTue 4 Nov 2025, 5:46pm

   NZ First calls for ban on fireworks sales to public (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldTue 4 Nov 2025, 5:53pm

   ‘Enough is enough’ – New Zealand First wants to ban private fireworks (opens in new tab)

   Also on RNZ (opens in new tab)