Tucking into the Esk St night market’s food truck treats on New Year’s Eve are Invercargill pals (from left) Milky Tran, Kayden Zhao, both 6, An Tran, 10, and Mela Zhao, 9. PHOTOS: NINA TAPUSouthlanders got into party mode for New Year’s Eve by tucking into ethnic food, listening to music and playing outdoor games at the Esk St night markets. The set-up of free outdoor games for "tamariki of all ages" delighted the Westhoff family, who were first time visitors to Invercargill city. Eating wontons at the Esk St night markets on New Year’s Eve are (from left) Japnaaz, 15, Revaar, 6, Yaad and Jaspreet Singh. Bluff residents Cheryl Kumeroa and daughter Melanie enjoy whanau time at the Esk St night markets with Layla Waddell, 3, and the family pooch.