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Auckland (New Zealand), Dec 31 (ANI): A spectacular show of fireworks lit up the sky as Auckland kicked off New Year celebrations. New Zealanders have welcomed in 2018 with an amazing firework display from Auckland's Sky Tower. Thousands of cheering revellers rang in the New Year today as multi-coloured fireworks exploded across the city skyline at midnight. SkyCity is a casino and event centre in Auckland which becomes epicentre of the country's celebrations every year with a dramatic fireworks display. A giant digital clock on the tower was counting down to the party before the skyline exploded into an amazing flash of colour. more
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