The first fireworks to light up the sky on 31 December will be at the family-friendly time of 9.30pm at community events at the City Centre Waterfront, Blake Park, Gordon Spratt Reserve, and at Fergusson Park.
Due to the horses at Tauranga Racecourse, the Greerton community celebration will feature a 9.30pm laser light show in place of fireworks.
Midnight fireworks
Tauranga will welcome the New Year with midnight fireworks, launched from several locations across the city. Residents and visitors are invited to watch them from their deck or backyard, ideally from a slightly elevated point.
Fireworks can be scary for animals, so keep your pets safe inside this New Year’s Eve. Keep the blinds closed and the TV or radio on to help drown out the noise.
Keep your pets safe
Although it’s a time of celebration for humans, we recommend keeping an eye on your pets throughout the night as fireworks can be frightening for animals.
Keep your pets (small or larger) safe and secure for the night. And make sure your cat, or dog is microchipped and ensure the correct details are recorded with your council. If your pet somehow runs away from home this will help you reunite.
Read more on the SPCA’s website.