The world’s first major city to enter 2019, Auckland in New Zealand, has said a raucous goodbye to 2018.
A massive fireworks display had revelers partying up a storm, kicking off major celebrations expected across the globe.
New Zealand follows Samoa and Kiribati, who were the first countries in the world, to welcome 2019.
Meanwhile, Australia’s largest city Sydney has been treated another spectacular New Year’s fireworks display in the world famous harbour.
At least eight tonnes of fireworks were ignited and the Opera House was lit up by a technicolor of light as the fireworks filled the sky.
The show lasted twelve minutes in recognition of the 12 months of the new year.
It was watched by well over a million people in the harbour area and over a billion on TV and streaming media around the world – including channel 404.
A thunderstorm did not dampen the spirits of revellers.
