binary solo on 27 January 2016
It's illegal to own pepper spray and the like here in New Zealand as well.
I would think pretty much any aerosol spray is going to be sufficiently annoying to give you the chance to get away. So I would suggest having a small can of insect repellant (citronella is extremely irritating) or even deodorant on hand. That way you don't possess a "restricted weapon" but still have a means of defending yourself, in a handy purse sized can.
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