A prohibition on fireworks has been included in the Nelson-Tasman fire ban, due in part to concerns over use of fireworks in the region. Concerns over the irresponsible use of fireworks have resulted in a total ban in the Nelson-Tasman region. The prohibition was brought in by Fire and Emergency New Zealand on February 5, adding to the existing ban on open fires. "Anybody that's lighting fireworks is liable to a fine of up to $300,000 and two years in jail. Alden Williams/Stuff In December 2014, a large scrub fire in Marsden Valley was set off by fireworks launched by members of the public.

Source: Stuff February 11, 2020 00:45 UTC