3 Nov 2017

Risky fireworks

From The Panel, 4:45 pm on 3 November 2017
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Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Guy Fawkes has come around again and as every year, there are discussions about whether the danger and risk of the celebrations are worth the effort. We speak to Dr Helen Beattie, Chief Veterinary Officer of the New Zealand Veterinary association, tell us why she believes private use of fireworks should be banned. We also look at the history of the day and some of the questions that remain to this day.