Festivities kicked off over the weekend in Auckland, as members of the Asian diaspora usher in the Lunar New Year.
The holiday is celebrated by millions in east Asia - yesterday marked the first day of the new year.
For some in the community, this years' celebration is sweet and poignant - particularly for those who have not been able to celebrate with extended family overseas due to Covid-19, which is still rampant in China.
Reporter Lucy Xia was at the Sky tower yesterday amid festivities.
