Idiots once again have taken fireworks and triggered the annual debate about whether or not New Zealand should still allow the sale of fireworks to the general public.
Saturday night's fire on Te Mata Peak was probably avoidable.
A media report states families letting off fireworks at Te Mata Peak may have caused the fire — they decamped from the scene when they were confronted about the fire so no personal responsibility on display.
This fire has now triggered the annual discussion about banning fireworks except for council-sanctioned displays.
I don't want to see the public banned from being able to purchase fireworks, rural people often live a long way from public displays, and nor do I want to see the only fireworks we're able to purchase the sparkler.