Election 2026 live: Animal rights group disappointed fireworks ban lacks support from major parties

Campaining in the 2026 general election continues, with the major parties both vying for Aucklanders' votes this weekend.Meanwhile, the Animal Law Association is disappointed Labour and National have not backed a ban on fireworks.New Zealand First has pledged to introduce legislation within the first 100 days of a new government, to ban the public sale and private use of fireworks. Its coalition partners National and ACT rejected a recommendation to do so in July, arguing a ban would remove access to a longstanding legal activity.Follow the latest with RNZ's live coverage above.