Auckland Council's public consultation, used in its bid to ban the general public from buying and using fireworks, is not a fair reflection of the city's diverse make up, it has been claimed. READ MORE:* Big boom ban: Wellington region's councils to consult on backyard fireworks* Fireworks ban: Auckland Council votes to outlaw private sales* Auckland fireworks ban: overwhelming public support to outlaw private fireworks* Auckland Council to consult over private fireworks ban* Auckland councillors push for government to ban the sale and private use of fireworksHowever, an analysis of the Auckland Council's submissions revealed that 90 per cent of the 7,997 submissions were from people of European ethnicity. In response, the council's Kenneth Aiolupotea said: "The community was engaged on the proposed fireworks ban in a public consultation process where all Aucklanders were given an opportunity to have their say. Under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act, the council also revealed that 50 consultation respondents made more than one submission in relation to the fireworks ban. People would still be able to attend public fireworks displays, the council said.

Source: Stuff July 19, 2019 01:06 UTC