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Poll: Should fireworks be banned?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

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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Should fireworks be banned?
  • 12.9% Yes, all fireworks should be banned
    12.9% Complete
  • 76.5% Yes, sales should be banned, but public displays allowed
    76.5% Complete
  • 9.8% No, most people use them responsibly
    9.8% Complete
  • 0.8% I'm not sure/something else (tell us in the comments below)
    0.8% Complete
132 votes
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Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 69.5% Yes
    69.5% Complete
  • 27.5% No
    27.5% Complete
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