Have you ever heard of “Siren Battles”? In New Zealand there is a phenomenon of enthusiasm for cars and music

Celine Dion is considered the queen of quiet stories. If you play “My Heart Will Go On” at room volume, you might find it relaxing – but in New Zealand Canadian music is seen as noise pollution.

Why: In downtown Porirua on the North Island, music fans have been having so-called “siren battles” (literally: siren battles) for some time, especially at night – especially with the singer's biggest hits.

Battles are part of the New Zealand subculture that traces its origins to the Pasifika ethnic group. The Guardian wrote now. Audiophiles outfit their cars with dozens of speakers and sirens and then compete in different categories to have the loudest and clearest sound.

Dion's songs are perfect for this because they hit very high notes with their vocal range and there's hardly any bass, Paul List, who regularly takes part in “battles” around Auckland, once told The New Zealander. News website “The SpinOff”.

Distressed Porirua residents, regularly deprived of sleep, are fed up and are calling on the authorities to intervene. Radio New Zealand reported:. Some citizens have one The petition was started on Change.orgTo put an end to the hype of sleep deprivation.

“I've had enough,” she says. “Porirua City Council must act and stop car gatherings playing loud music and sirens at all hours of the night.”

Mayor Anita Baker also said she was “absolutely tired” of the siren battles. However, she does not have the authority to solve the problem. But it is working with the police and regional authorities to find solutions. The ultimate goal is for participants to turn on their speakers where no one can hear them.