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Tauranga City Council bans public fireworks on its land after a horse died, citing safety and animal welfare, but cannot regulate private use.
Tauranga City Council has unanimously approved a bylaw banning fireworks in public spaces like beaches, roads, and reserves, citing safety and animal welfare concerns after a horse died and another was injured in a 2024 incident.
The ban applies only to council-owned land, as the council cannot regulate private property or sales.
The SPCA supports the move, urging nationwide restrictions on private fireworks use.
Residents, including the family of the deceased horse, say local bans won’t stop harm due to widespread private use and are calling for a national ban on private sales.
A survey of 358 respondents found ongoing harm to people, animals, and property, with many advocating for only professional, notified displays.
El Ayuntamiento de Tauranga prohíbe los fuegos artificiales públicos en sus tierras después de que un caballo murió, citando la seguridad y el bienestar animal, pero no puede regular el uso privado.