Countdown says Kiwis preferred to go for big public fireworks displays rather than backyard fireworks. Photo: NZ Herald/fileFireworks won't be on the shelves at Countdown for this Guy Fawkes, after a survey found customer interest waning for the products. Countdown general manager merchandise, Scott Davidson, said declining interest and conversations with store teams led to the decision. "Whether that's on Guy Fawkes night or at any other time of the year," she said. Guy Fawkes is on November 5.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 26, 2019 19:18 UTC