New Brighton beach lights up for fireworks

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Jun 27, 2026 8:27 pm |
Christchurch
Photo credit: Cam Dunstan / Dunstan Photography

New Brighton has lit up tonight as crowds gathered for the annual fireworks display.

Photo credit: Cam Dunstan / Dunstan Photography

Photo credit: Cam Dunstan / Dunstan Photography

The fireworks brought bursts of colour over the seaside suburb, with many families heading along to enjoy the evening event.

Photo credit: Cam Dunstan / Dunstan Photography

Photo credit: Cam Dunstan / Dunstan Photography

Photographer Cam Dunstan, from Dunstan Photography, captured the display and provided photos to Chris Lynch Media.

Photo credit: Cam Dunstan / Dunstan Photography

Photo credit: Cam Dunstan / Dunstan Photography

Photo credit: Cam Dunstan / Dunstan Photography

Photo credit: Cam Dunstan / Dunstan Photography

Photo credit: Cam Dunstan / Dunstan Photography

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