New Zealand, and Australia received the new year, 2022 by stunning fireworks shows that broke the darkness of the sky, accompanied by thousands of cheering and applause for the new year.
In Auckland, there were a breathtaking fireworks, and light show. The celebrations were aired through various international streamers.
New Zealand welcomes in 2022 with a fireworks display at the Sky Tower in Auckland 🌏🎆
We'll bring you more updates as countries around the world mark the beginning of 2022 👉 https://t.co/8K9JxMrzxd pic.twitter.com/j5xb6rpEwa
— Sky News (@SkyNews) December 31, 2021
It was the first country to receive the new year, and it was shortly followed by Australia. Therefore, the country eased some of COVID-19 restrictions during the New Year’s Eve for the crowds to give them the chance to gather and welcoming 2022.
Happy New Year from (a muted but safe) Auckland Aotearoa New Zealand. #NewYear2022 pic.twitter.com/pZW1YPR8CN
— Andrew Dykes (@Andrew_S_Dykes) December 31, 2021
Moving to Australia, it was the second country in the world to ring the bells of the new year. The country somehow gave the chance for people to gather and watch the celebrations of the new year in the streets as several crowds were spotted in different cities such as Sydney and Melbourne.
Fireworks in Sydney as Australia marks the beginning of 2022
Sydney Harbour Bridge was bathed in colours to recognise the efforts of key workers during the pandemichttps://t.co/btpbjnzj47 pic.twitter.com/nmBaGoguzt
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 31, 2021