So long as it is not getting chundered on in Courtney Place in Wellington.

Auckland can offer you a a variety of things to do. You can hang around where the drunk/party folk are in The viaduct, the slightly less drunk ones up in Ponsonby (drinks more expensive) or Parnell (ditto drink prices). Be selective in which bars you go to. As with the UK the large ones playing loud music will have both the biggest parties but also the largets concentration of inebriated folk. There are several smaller bars along the viaduct that will be a bit more restrained (not by much though) such as Cowboy or Plum.

You could see it in on a beach on either coast, either with friends ( you will make them fast at that time of year) or by your self. There are secluded beaches on the West coast, only problem being getting there.

If you are with friends there is the possibility of heading up one of the mounts in the city, get a good view of fireworks going off.

Get friendly with the locals and you could end up seeing in the new year at someones BBQ. Not that bad an option.

Just a few hints