Caroline Wozniacki, Emmy Rossum and Rachel Hunter. Celebrities first wishes for 2017

New Zealand is one of the first nations on the earth to welcome the brand new year.

So it be no shock that Kiwi supermodel Rachel Hunter was among the first celebrities to ring in 2017.

Also early to have fun changed into Danish tennis participant Caroline Wozniacki, who is spending the holidays in Auckland, and actress Emmy Rossum, who is in New Zealand's Matauri Bay.

First! Tennis player Caroline Wozniacki shared a GIF to social media as she welcomed 2017 from New Zealand.

Caroline shared a GIF of herself dancing in a swanky residence, together with the caption: 'Wishing all and sundry a happy and healthy New 12 months from Auckland!'

She delivered: 'Excited to look what 2017 has in save.'

Mannequin Rachel determined to have a good time in a extra zen fashion by way of meditating by using the seaside on Motuihe Island.

'Wishing all and sundry a happy and fit New yr from Auckland!' wrote the blonde

'advantages & Love,' wrote the sage starlet.

'Godspeed to all that we have cherished and have passed on. here's to more instructions of love, joy, compassion and truth.'

'might also my notion be open always . Bliss & joy to you all. love to you all.'

'benefits & Love!' Rachel Hunter put on a religious reveal as she reflected her way into 2017 

the former swimsuit stunner also defined that she turned into honoring mother Earth in her picture.

Shameless actress Emmy also shared an image as she celebrated the turn of the 12 months, posting a simple selfie of herself wearing a crown.

'chuffed New 12 months from New Zealand aka the longer term!!!!' wrote the 30-year-historic.

'satisfied New yr from New Zealand aka the future!!!!' wrote Emmy Rossum, who's at the moment in Matauri Bay