Rural Queenstown residents are concerned about the effect of a massive private New Year's fireworks display on their animals.
Neighbour John Quinn said more than 50 locals are up in arms, and nearly 400 people have signed an online petition against the 14-minute commercial-grade display, planned by the owners of a property on Littles Road in Dalefield.
The first neighbours knew of the display was a public notice in a local newspaper.
The millionaire planning the large display on New Year's Eve said he will consider financially assisting his Queenstown neighbours to move their livestock.
Locals are concerned the show will cause their horses to panic and injure themselves, or the public.
"No fun allowed, ever. Because it affects me."