Not everyone is behind renewed calls to ban the private sale and use of fireworks.
The calls come as new figures show there have been almost 4000 fireworks-related injuries over 10 years.
"It is horrifying that so many people have been injured by fireworks because of Government inaction," said Auckland Councillor Cathy Casey, who obtained the figures from ACC.
More than $3 million has been spent on fireworks claims with ACC in the past decade - but Casey says that doesn't paint the full picture.
"It is in sad and shocking stories from vets, animal welfare agencies, and heartbroken owners that we see the true cost of fireworks. The pain and suffering of animals and wildlife, and cost for their care, goes unrecorded."
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But Auckland Chinese Community Centre chairperson Kai Luey says fireworks have given people great joy over the years.
"I think it's a good thing, enjoyable thing for people - as long as it's supervised and used safely," he told Newshub.
He wants fireworks to stay on the market, saying a small group of irresponsible users shouldn't ruin it for everyone.
"It's always been a tradition for Chinese to let off fireworks at any important occasions. We're very used to doing it over the years, it's formed part of traditional celebrations."
Fireworks were invented in China about 1000 years ago, and spread to the Middle East in the 1200s and to Europe in the 1300s.
But Aucklanders largely want them restricted to professional displays - 89 percent of submissions to the council's proposed ban on backyard fireworks were in favour.
"Auckland Council is concerned about fires, damage, injury or distress to people and animals that can be caused by setting off fireworks in neighbourhood back yards," Councillor Linda Cooper, chair of the regulatory committee, said in November.
"The public use of fireworks also places pressure on police, fire services and council officers who receive large numbers of complaints in relation to fireworks, especially around Guy Fawkes."
In an unscientific poll on The AM Show last year, 71 percent expressed support for a total ban on private fireworks.
And nearly 18,000 people signed a petition presented to Parliament seeking to ban the retail sale of fireworks in New Zealand.
Newshub.