Rotorua residents are getting more safety conscious with fireworks, but are still being urged to take care this Guy Fawkes season.
Fireworks, which go on sale at the weekend, are a thrill for many families, but a potential headache for emergency services.
ACC recorded eight firework-related injury claims for Rotorua District last year, and 445 claims nationwide - of which 285 were for burns.
About 213 claims nationwide were for injuries that happened between November 2 and 5, when fireworks were on sale.
The total national cost to date of firework-related claims received in 2012 was about $191,785.