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          Photos: Festival of Lights on New Year’s Eve

          Photos: Festival of Lights on New Year’s Eve
          Tony Skilling

          Tony Skilling

          1 January 2026

          Community EventFestivals New Plymouth
          Photos capture the vibrant atmosphere at the Festival of Lights during New Year's Eve celebrations.

          A few snaps from the Festival of Lights on New Year's Eve

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