Published: 7:22pm, 31 Dec 2024Updated: 7:47pm, 31 Dec 2024
The Pacific was the first region in the world to welcome in the new year, with fireworks shows and outdoor gatherings.
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As the first major international centre to welcome in the New Year, the landmarks of New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland, lit up at midnight.
Seven songs made up a “midnight moment” soundtrack, synchronised with the lights, lasers and fireworks.
The five-minute and 30-second-long Sky Tower fireworks and laser display started with a 10-second countdown projected onto the base of the tower.
Following this, 500kg of pyrotechnics were launched from the tower, the highest in the Southern Hemisphere.
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