New Zealand City Disturbed by Late-Night 'Siren Battles' Featuring Céline Dion Songs

Residents of city in Porirua, New Zealand, report sleep disruption from "siren battles" where music, dominantly Céline Dion songs, is blasted from cars late at night; a local petition calling on the city council to take action has gathered nearly 300 signatures.

• The 'siren battles' trend, popular amongst indigenous people from Pacific Islands, involves competing teams blasting powerful and clear music sounds from vehicles or bikes.
• Céline Dion's songs are a favorite in these competitions as they favor tracks that emphasize treble instead of bass, with tracks like 'My Heart Will Go On' and 'It's All Coming Back To Me Now' being frequently used.
• These babels often start as early as 7 p.m. and continue until 2 a.m., resulting in sleep deprivation and frustration among the residents of Porirua.
• A local petition has garnered nearly 300 signatures, demanding action from the Porirua City Council to put a stop to the excessive noise pollution.
• The mayor, Anita Baker, and the police are set to hold meetings in an attempt to find a resolution. Baker affirmed that she would not tolerate residents leaving the city due to the late-night noise.

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