A private fireworks display in Auckland harbour on Wednesday night left some people wondering about the cause for celebration.
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The display at 9.30pm from a barge anchored 450 metres north of Queens Wharf lit up the waterfront and echoed through the central business district.
The fireworks were part of a display show put on by the exclusive Seafearers club.
Many people on social media were left wondering who was celebrating with a big display.
So what was that extremely expensive-looking fireworks display in downtown Auckland about?
— Russell Brown (@publicaddress) May 2, 2018
Ok someone just let of 100k of fireworks in Auckland
— TristanRS (@TristanRS) May 2, 2018
Rather unexpected #fireworks display over #Auckland harbour just now. Made even more dramatic by the multitude of echoes from the buildings in the city.
— Andrew Tyrrell (@_andrewtyrrell_) May 2, 2018
Anyone know what it was in aid of? pic.twitter.com/5NM1AsoNQ1
So the entirety of Auckland heard those fireworks aye. Thought we were under attack for a moment there
— Josh G Spark (@_OUA_) May 2, 2018
Can anyone tell me why the loudest fireworks in history is happening on a Wednesday night in Auckland?
— Jason JT Tikao (@JTCoast) May 2, 2018
Auckland Transport's notice about the fireworks display said a 250 metre exclusion zone existed around the barge and mariners were asked to navigate with extreme caution.
