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The stunning display marks one of the world's biggest firework shows of the New Year and was permitted to go ahead after the country declared it was covid-free following a strict lockdownVideo Unavailable New Zealand has welcomed in 2021 with a huge firework display after 'eliminating '. The stunning display marks one of the world's biggest firework shows of the New Year. Crowds gathered at the waterfront to watch the show as the country entered 2021 11 hours before the UK, according to GMT. Christchurch also held a firework display to welcome 2021 after the city's council manager said the event followed a "challenging year". Tanya Cokojic said: “2020 has been a challenging year and we are going to see it out in style. "When the clock strikes midnight we are going to light up the sky above Hagley Park with a stunning display of fireworks from the Firework Professionals.” Samoa became the first country in the world to welcome 2021 and also marked the New Year with a firework display of the capital city of Apia. Follow all the latest New Year celebration news from across the world on ourThe Government shared a of the fireworks which also shows houses decorated for the festive period. Prime Minister Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi wished its citizens well in a message of hope for 2021. January 1 on the islands began at 10am GMT on December 31. And despite being only a one hour flight away from Samoa, the island of American Samoa is 25 hours behind and will be one of the last places to enter the New Year. In the UK, scaled back celebrations in the UK follow a stark warning from the government and police forces about refraining from gathering at parties. Martin Hewitt, chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council, said: "Large gatherings and parties should not be happening,” he added. “We ask anyone thinking of attending or organising one not to." The Metropolitan Police also issued a warning to potential revellers to “celebrate the New Year in the comfort of their own homes, not the homes of family and friends”. Commander Paul Brogden, who is leading this year’s operation, said: “I would urge everyone to exercise caution, listen to government advice and celebrate the New Year in the comfort of their own homes, not the homes of family and friends. “The public can expect to see officers deployed across the capital, supporting communities and focusing strongly on the few people intent on breaching and ignoring the guidance put in place to keep everyone safe.“Officers will also be paying attention to parts of London that are experiencing the highest infection rates. “As we have throughout the year, if we become aware of planned events that breach Covid regulations, we will engage with organisers or venues to make them fully aware of the legal consequences and encourage them to cancel. “If people insist on gathering and breaching regulations, then officers will attend and encourage people to disperse. “Where necessary, enforcement action, including fines starting at £100 and working their way up to £10,000, will be considered.”Follow MORE ON

The stunning display marks one of the world's biggest firework shows of the New Year and was permitted to go ahead after the country declared it was covid-free following a strict lockdownVideo Unavailable New Zealand has welcomed in 2021 with a huge firework display after 'eliminating '. The stunning display marks one of the world's biggest firework shows of the New Year. Crowds gathered at the waterfront to watch the show as the country entered 2021 11 hours before the UK, according to GMT. Christchurch also held a firework display to welcome 2021 after the city's council manager said the...

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New Zealand celebrates 2021 with firework display 'after eliminating Covid-19'

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