New Year's Eve celebrations in the city centre will include a collection of 'special moments' that will shine on the Sky Tower from 9pm, leading up to the midnight fireworks display from the tower.

Auckland Harbour Bridge will also come to life from 9pm with Vector Lights, with promises of a "brand-new dynamic light and sound show", starting in the minutes before midnight.

Many roads in the central city and Wynyard Quarter will be reserved for pedestrians from 10pm on 31 December to 1am on 1 January.

Auckland Council says nearby maunga - Maungawhau / Mt Eden, Maungauika / North Head and Takarunga / Mt Victoria - will remain open until after midnight with security in place.

Buses and ferries will be running on a Saturday timetable, with extra buses operating after midnight.

TVNZ will broadcast the countdown and NYE midnight moment live on TVNZ 1 and 2.

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