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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.
Jacinda Ardern s heartfelt New Year s message for New Zealand
31 Dec, 2020 07:40 PM
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NZ Herald
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has taken to social media to share her wishes for Kiwis in 2021.
Jacinda Ardern has shared her hope for 2021 on social media. Photo / Getty Images
After a tumultuous 2020, the mother of one said that while parenthood doesn t make staying up until midnight an easy task, she wanted to do so to see the back of 2020 .
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Ardern continued by thanking those who helped New Zealand with the challenges that 2020 brought.
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The Prime Minister finished by wishing everyone in Aotearoa a Happy New Year!
New Year party! New Zealand farewells 2020, welcomes 2021
31 Dec, 2020 04:36 AM
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Kiwis around the country are partying to farewell 2020 and welcome in the new year.
Thousands of people are in Victoria St West in central Auckland and got a close-up view for the fireworks display that went off at midnight from the Sky Tower.
The crowd around the Sky Tower screamed with excitement at 11.45pm when a man on the public address system announced: We only have 15 minutes .
The fireworks display over Auckland from the Sky Tower at the stroke of midnight. Photo / Michael Craig
The Sky Tower let off a fantastic display of fireworks. Photo / Michael Craig