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In New Zealand fireworks cannot be sold to anyone under the age of 18 (previously 14), and may only be sold for the four days leading up to and including November 5. However, fireworks are able to be used at any time of the year (i.e.: there is no time restriction on when fireworks can be used, even though there is a restriction on the sales ...
In 2007, a Charlie's television commercial that featured children playing with fireworks was banned in New Zealand after the Television Commercials Approval Bureau received letters of complaint. The commercial showed cartoon children allowing fireworks to explode between their teeth and shooting rockets at each other.
After a range of injuries to children involving fireworks, fireworks nights and the sale of fireworks was banned in all states and territories except the ACT by the early 1980s, which saw the end of cracker night. [73] Some measure of celebration remains in New Zealand, Canada, and South Africa. [74]
Environmental groups take aim at Long Beach's annual Big Bang on the Bay July 3 fireworks show, arguing it harms ocean waters and wildlife.
A "Orem City Fireworks Restriction" sign is shown on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in Orem, Utah. Many Americans aching for normalcy as pandemic restrictions end are looking forward to traditional ...
Jun. 30—WEATHERFORD — A temporary ban prohibiting the discharge of fireworks in Parker County is set to expire at midnight Thursday. Under a local declaration of disaster signed by Parker ...
According to the Small Arms Survey, New Zealand is the 17th highest ranking country in terms of civilian gun ownership with a population of under 5 million and an estimated 1.5 million firearms. [34] [35] The buyback ended on 20 December 2019. During the buyback period, 56,250 firearms and 194,245 parts were surrendered to police, and 2,717 ...
Jul. 2—Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that the ban on fireworks use AND sale has been extended per the governor's office. PALO PINTO — Commissioners in Palo Pinto County ...