A fireworks display widely seen and heard in Auckland last night was part of a private event held by one of the city's most prestigious clubs - and not everyone is happy.
The display took place on the waterfront for about five minutes just after 9.30pm, and was organised by Savor Group - owners of the Seafarers Club and Ostro.
A notice was issued on the Auckland Transport website's Harbourmaster section, warning mariners to avoid the area.
The fireworks were large and loud and were heard across Auckland, as far away as Waiheke Island, with some unhappy with the display taking place.
"I’m happy you guys have something to celebrate, but 9:30pm on a Wednesday night is a bit rough if you’re going to let off 108db fireworks in the middle of a city where there are children, pets and, if you visit Twitter, a whole bunch of confused adults," wrote one person on the Seafarers Club Instagram post.
"Perhaps at the very least pick a weekend evening next time?"
Another person messaged 1 NEWS, asking "desperately want to know why there were massive fireworks in the AKL Viaduct at 9:30pm setting off car alarms and sending dogs including my own into a frenzy?!"
One person Tweeted about the noise level, saying "I’m quite a long way from central Auckland, and I thought that was my neighbours setting off fireworks ... the noise level in the CBD must have been notable."
Others asked why more notice wasn't given to pet owners: "Where was the heads up on the fireworks #Auckland? Every pet owner in the city is about to be pissed at someone ... just extracted cat from behind top of curtain."
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