Guy Fawkes: Is it finally time to ban fireworks for public sale and use?

Remember remember the fifth of November... 

It’s Guy Fawkes, which means a sleepless night for some of our furry friends.  

For more than 400 years the English Catholic’s failure to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London has been celebrated – but at what cost?  

Every year we are warned by the likes of the SPCA that what is an exciting night for us, is a terrifying night for animals. 

Not to mention Fire and Emergency NZ is continuously urging people to think about the risk of fireworks before buying them.  

Each time it rolls around the question is asked – should fireworks be banned?  

And, why on earth does New Zealand even celebrate it in the first place?  

Today on The Front Page, Animates CEO Neil Cowie is with us to explain why tonight is such a scary experience for animals big and small... 

First, we speak to AA Insurance underwriting manager Nancye Maloni on the continued calls to roll back on the fireworks.  

 

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