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.
With many global cities celebrating differently this year due to Covid-19 Auckland s celebrations are expected to draw international interest
With many global cities celebrating differently this year due to Covid-19 Auckland s celebrations are expected to draw international interest 31 December 2020
Vector Lights on the Harbour Bridge and Sky Tower will bring in the new year with a five-minute lighting show and firework display, coordinated with the Museum and Light Path.
Vector s Sarah Williams says it s pretty special to be able to share Auckland s midnight moment.
She says because the city leads the world in New Year s Eve celebrations, the display tends to gain a lot of attention.
Press Release – SKYCITY
New Zealand will be one of very few countries in the world to farewell 2020 with a bang, after SkyCity Entertainment Group confirmed its world-renowned fireworks display from Auckland’s Sky Tower would bring in the New Year.
SkyCity’s iconic midnight fireworks, laser and animation display will proceed in conjunction with lighting on the Auckland Harbour Bridge, Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland Museum and Te Ara I Whiti The Light Path.
At the stroke of midnight, New Zealand will bring in 2021 with a five-minute flourishing array of dancing colours, synchronised to a medley of popular Kiwi music tracks on More FM.
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