The weather should be fine throughout most of the country for New Year's Eve celebrations, with fireworks and events to ring in the new year throughout the ...
Dragon hit the stage at 11pm, and will be followed by a "huge midnight fireworks display", according to the organisers. A number of roads in the city will be closed - check The alcohol- and dog-free event will have music, a mini fireworks show at 10pm, followed by the "Big Bang" at midnight. The action at Pukekura Park will kick off at 6pm with comedy for the kids from Mr Fungus. Instead, they're promising a "midnight finale laser light show". Meanwhile, the first region of New Zealand to see in the New Year will be celebrating with a few drinks at the local hotel. [there will be a bonfire too at the Fiordland Rotary Club](https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/nye-events-gear-across-south). "We're expecting a really busy night across the Auckland CBD. A silent disco, countdown for the kids at 8pm and a parade around the lake will follow, then a range of DJs and bands. "Orchestra Wellington will wow with a disco boogie theme from 10pm, followed by the New Year's countdown, and a few minutes of fireworks to bring in 2023." [and be aware of changes to public transport network on the night](https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/service-announcements/road-closures-bus-detours-and-stop-closures-new-years-eve/). The weather should be fine throughout most of the country for New Year's Eve celebrations, with fireworks and events to ring in the new year throughout the motu.
MELBOURNE, Australia — With countdowns and fireworks, revelers in major city centers across the Asia-Pacific region were ushering in the first new year ...
Organizers have said a rainbow waterfall will be a prominent feature of the New Year’s Eve party. However, opponents of army rule are urging people to avoid public gatherings, claiming the authorities might stage a bombing or other attack and blame it on them. As Russia attacks continue to target power supplies leaving millions without electricity, no big celebrations are expected and a curfew will be in place as the clock rings in the new year. The couple declined to share their family name for security reasons as Mykyta has been fighting on the frontlines in both south and east Ukraine. Still wearing his military uniform, Mykyta gripped a bouquet of pink roses tightly as he waited for his wife Valeriia to arrive from Poland on platform 9. Shanghai Disneyland will also hold a special fireworks show to welcome 2023.
This year's fireworks display involved 500kg of fireworks, SkyCity chief operating officer Callum Mallett said.
It took six months of planning and was a welcome return for the event, after last year's edition was cancelled due to Covid restrictions. For many, that meant tuning in to the fireworks display at Auckland's Sky Tower. That's about 3500 individual flares, let off over three levels of the Sky Tower in just five minutes.
Fireworks light up Auckland from SkyCity during New Year's Eve celebrations. SkyCity's fireworks show returned after a year off caused by Covid-19 restrictions ...
[However, rain is eventually coming to spoil things](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/130891258/new-years-day-fine-for-most-but-the-rain-is-coming-to-spoil-the-festivities). [Tell us in the comments!](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300776489/kia-ora-2023-aotearoa-welcomes-the-new-year-with-fireworks-and-festivities#comments) [he told Stuff on Friday](https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/300776133/what-it-takes-to-put-on-aucklands-new-year-fireworks-show?rm=a). [New Year's Day fine for most, but the rain is coming to spoil the festivities](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/130891258/new-years-day-fine-for-most-but-the-rain-is-coming-to-spoil-the-festivities?rm=a) [What it takes to put on Auckland's New Year fireworks show](https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/300776133/what-it-takes-to-put-on-aucklands-new-year-fireworks-show?rm=a) [which saw the display replaced with a light show instead](https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/127417277/happy-new-year-auckland-light-show-welcomes-2022).
The weather forecast looks good for fireworks displays across the country.
But all-in-all, a good way to welcome in the New Year.” “We understand people will be seeking a beachside location for their New Year’s Eve celebrations, but police want to remind people of the temporary and permanent liquor bans in a number of holiday areas.” “Things look a bit dicier for the top of both the North and South Island, as well as Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay, which will likely have some cloud and the odd shower. “They’re setting up the mini-stage in the centre of Queenstown for the free live show tonight, the countdown to midnight. Meanwhile, in Queenstown, bar manager Liam Cabourn from Little Blackwood bar said it was a scorching day and partygoers are making the most of the sun. Wellingtonians are also in for a special evening, with a band and an orchestra on the waterfront.
New Zealand became one of the first countries to welcome in 2023 with a spectacular light show over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and a fireworks display from ...