Fireworks ban

Fireworks on Tamaki Drive beaches and parks

In previous years, people have come to the Eastern Bays to let off their fireworks. This is the third year Auckland City has imposed a fireworks ban in response to increasing concerns about public safety. The ban has the support of NZ Police, who were concerned about large gatherings of people letting off fireworks, and the risk to public and private property (as well as to people themselves) of fireworks being let off.

For this reason, no fireworks are to be let off in the specified ban areas below. An alcohol ban is also in place during this period.

Please note: this ban does not apply to private property.

Background

On 13 September 2007, the Planning and Regulatory committee passed the following resolution:

That the committee approves that fireworks bans be imposed within the following areas from 3-6 November 2007:

Achilles Point Reserve and adjacent parking area
Kohimarama Beach and foreshore
Ladies Bay beach and reserve
Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Reserve
Orakei Domain
Selwyn Domain (Mission Bay)
St Heliers Bay beach and foreshore
Vellenoweth Green
Watene Reserve
Glover Park
Madills Farm
Tahuna Torea Nature Reserve
Whenua Rangatira
Okahu Bay beach and foreshore

On 24 September 2007, Ngati Whatua o Orakei Reserves Board agreed to extend the ban to include:

Okahu Bay
Whenua Rangatira
Okahu Landing and Tamaki Drive, from Mechanics Bay to Achilles Point

On 5 October 2007, the Planning and Regulatory Committee passed the following resolution:

That the Chair, Planning and Regulatory committee and General Manager, City Development approve the urgent decision to include, within the fireworks ban area from Saturday, 3 to Tuesday, 6 November 2007, Okahu Landing and Tamaki Drive, from Mechanics Bay to Achilles Point.

A map of the ban area is available below in PDF format.

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You can also click on the link to read the minutes of a meeting of the Auckland City Council held on Thursday, 13 September 2007 (search for Item 16).