Kia ora 2021: New Year wishes to wash the worries away
31 Dec, 2020 04:00 PM
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NZ Herald
It was a world where lockdowns and let-downs were often the norm. But as a new year dawned after the coronavirus pandemic defined 2020, New Zealand was among a few nations where people were out celebrating, singing and cheering.
While celebrations for many people overseas were — or will be — online only, crowds of New Zealanders stood shoulder-to shoulder at festivals, in bars, and on the streets.
Most Kiwis were well-behaved last night, but police were called to Whangamatā's Blackies Cafe where thousands of teenagers had gathered, many of whom were on the roof throwing bottles.