New Year 2023: Fireworks From Auckland Sky Tower Marks New Zealand's Celebrations. See Pics

In Auckland, New Zealand, the first celebration of the global New Year 2023 took place today. It welcomed the new year earlier than any other significant city in the globe, since its located in the eastmost part of the world. During the New Year's Eve festivities in Auckland, fireworks were also launched from the Skytower which was decorated with sparkling lights. (Image Source: You Tube/ AFP)

Being present in the easternmost region of the globe gives Auckland the priviledge to celebrate the New Year's Day first.  Even though it is still early 31st December evening in India, New Year's celebrations have already begun in Auckland. (Image Source: You Tube/ AFP)

Thousands welcomed in the New Year in New Zealand, while Tonga, Samoa and Kiribati also witnessed New Year 2023 earlier than most other parts of the world (Image Source: YouTube/ AFP)

The show returned in Aukland after a year off due to Covid-19 restrictions- with 2022 being the first year with no fireworks show at Auckland’s iconic tower in 25 years. At the stroke of midnight, five minutes of stunning fireworks began, after a laser light and animation show was synchronised over other Auckland landmarks. (Image Source: You Tube/AFP)

To welcome 2023, the whole sky started illuminating, as a result of brilliant fireworks which could be seen from miles away. (Image Source: You Tube/ AFP)

Thousands of people gathered around the Skytower to watch the spectacle. (Image Source: You Tube/ AFP)

New Zealand’s Sky Tower in Auckland is one of the most iconic buildings in the city which is 25 years old. This is where a 10-second countdown to midnight preceded a fireworks display to welcome the new year. (Image Source: You Tube/ AFP)