New Zealand Celebrates New Year as First Pacific Nation to Welcome 2025

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1 year ago

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Credited from: SCMP

The **Pacific region** was the first in the world to welcome the New Year, marked by **fireworks shows** and community gatherings.
**Auckland**, New Zealand's largest city, showcased a vibrant **fireworks and laser display** at midnight, featuring a synchronized soundtrack.
The **Sky Tower** display lasted over five minutes, involving **500kg of pyrotechnics** and extensive planning with over 14km of electrical setup.
In addition to Auckland, **Wellington** celebrated with its own fireworks, while **Sydney** prepares for its festivities later with over a million expected spectators.
Kiritimati in **Kiribati** is recognized as the first inhabited island to enter the New Year, yet major events were not organized there.

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