Your own display is rarely viable for a small group: high fixed cost, strict licensing and weather risk.
Dependence on one pyrotechnician: Tomarata's 15-year partner withdrew at short notice and the event was cancelled (Tomarata School).
Fire bans in dry regions can be declared close to the date (Fire and Emergency).
A display needs a certified handler, a display compliance certificate and a controlled substance licence (WorkSafe), and Fire and Emergency permission; fire bans can cancel it. Retail fireworks sell only 2-5 November. The realistic route for small groups is a stall at someone else's display (upfront figure is for that route).
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