The Auckland Council say they're requesting the Government ban the sale of fireworks to members of the general public in a bid to end their private use.
In a press release today they say the decision comes after obtaining public feedback on the issue supporting a ban.
The feedback was gathered as part of the consultation on the council’s review of the Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw.
There were 518 claims made to ACC for fireworks-related injuries in 2016.
More than $254,781 was paid out for these, as well as for some accidents suffered in 2015 or earlier.
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Of the 2016 claims, 71 were made for sparklers, which are often given to children as a 'safe option'.
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