Fireworks
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NZ Herald : Fireworks: Is public place ban going far enough? – Editorial
Current fireworks regulations are framed as ineffective and in need of urgent replacement
The article highlights rising fire incidents and police calls, presenting existing rules as failing to prevent harm, and calls for stronger national action.
“It notes there were 166 fires caused by fireworks in 2024 (102 of those in November), a 56% increase on the previous year, and 1627 calls to police about fireworks, a slight lift on the previous year.”
NZ Herald : Fireworks: Is public place ban going far enough? – Editorial
Private fireworks use is portrayed as overwhelmingly harmful with negligible benefits
The article dismisses the cultural and celebratory value of fireworks while amplifying negative outcomes, using moral framing and loaded language to position fireworks as destructive.
“The harm their private use causes to animals, people and property far outweighs their benefits.”
NZ Herald : Fireworks: Is public place ban going far enough? – Editorial
Fireworks are framed as a significant danger to public safety and animals
The article emphasizes the harm caused by fireworks, citing fires, injuries, and animal trauma, while using strong language to portray them as inherently dangerous.
“The harm their private use causes to animals, people and property far outweighs their benefits.”