AUCKLAND – New Zealand celebrates New Year first due to its location in the time zone system, and the country of over 5 million rings in 2025 with spectacular fireworks as global celebrations begin.
The Island nation kicked off New Year with a series of dazzling fireworks displays as celebrations began on Christmas Island, part of Kiribati, which lies in the world’s farthest-forward time zone. Capital city Wellington, and Auckland were first to officially welcome 2025 at 11:00 GMT.
In Auckland, iconic Sky Tower holds an impressive fireworks show, timed perfectly to the strike of midnight. This event took place 8 hours ahead of Pakistan, and Asian nations.
The streets of Island nation saw massive crowds who flocked to enjoy fireworks and celebrate new year, as people bid farewell emotionally.
As New Year’s Eve celebrations reached their peak in Sydney, Australia, many revelers reflected on the challenges of the past year. Sydney’s family-friendly fireworks display at the Opera House and Harbour Bridge illuminated the skyline three hours before the midnight countdown.
