See in the new year

For many of us, ringing in the New Year means gathering and celebrating.

HIT THE STREETS TO PARTY
Slip into your sparkliest dress, sprinkle yourself with glitter, and hit the town. On Oxford Terrace and down St Asaph Street, a variety of venues will be putting on NYE bashes, so you can sing and dance your way into 2023. You can seek out a rooftop bar to watch Christchurch City embrace the New Year or head into a buzzing venue to chant the iconic countdown with 500 of your closest friends.

WATCH THE FIREWORKS
For spectacular fireworks and a family-friendly event, during the early hours of the evening, head to North Hagley Park for the annual NYE party. This event will have interactive fun for the whole family, including food trucks selling delicious treats, music icons performing throughout the night, and, of course, a midnight fireworks display.

HOST AT YOURS
If you are planning to host a New Year party, collect sparklers, a nice bottle of Champagne, and Polaroid cameras to up the ante. Maybe even opt for a costume theme. Black and white or gold and silver are fabulous combinations, or for something really fun, as 2023 will be the year of the water rabbit, get your guests to dress up as bunnies. It’s a fun way to see in 2023.