Fireworks and alcohol ban

From City Scene, published on 1 November 2009

The council and New Zealand Police are implementing a ban to make public spaces such as parks and beaches safer for everyone this Guy Fawkes. The ban does not prevent people letting off fireworks on private property.

The ban is applicable between Tuesday, 3 November and Friday, 6 November and includes:

Achilles Point
Kohimarama beach
Ladies Bay
Michael Joseph Savage Memorial
Orakei Domain
Selwyn Domain
St Heliers Bay beach
Vellenoweth Green
Watene Reserve
Okahu Bay and Okahu Landing
Whenua Rangatira
Glover Park
Madills Farm
Tahuna Torea
Mechanics Bay
Tamaki Drive (from Mechanics Bay to Achilles Point).

In addition, gates to some of the city's parks on volcanic cones will be closed to vehicle traffic at the earlier time of 6pm between Thursday, 5 November and Saturday, 7 November. Parks affected are:

Maungawhau-Mt Eden
Owairaka-Mt Albert
Maungarei-Mt Wellington
Maungakiekie-One Tree Hill
Puketapapa-Mt Roskill
Michael Joseph Savage.