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Vector Lights for BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival 2026

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Vector Lights for BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival.

Enjoy a spectacular light and sound show on the Auckland Harbour Bridge as we welcome in the Chinese New Year with the traditional colours and patterns of China.

The Horse, a zodiac sign known for its powerful, spirited energy inspires this year’s show, and symbolises vitality, freedom and forward momentum for the year ahead.

Xīn nián hǎo! Happy Chinese New Year!
 

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Vector Lights for BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival 2026

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Vector Lights for BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival.

Enjoy a spectacular light and sound show on the Auckland Harbour Bridge as we welcome in the Chinese New Year with the traditional colours and patterns of China.

The Horse, a zodiac sign known for its powerful, spirited energy inspires this year’s show, and symbolises vitality, freedom and forward momentum for the year ahead.

Xīn nián hǎo! Happy Chinese New Year!
 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2026

  • Feb 23
    Vector Lights for BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival 2026

    Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Vector Lights for BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival.

    Enjoy a spectacular light and sound show on the Auckland Harbour Bridge as we welcome in the Chinese New Year with the traditional colours and patterns of China.

    The Horse, a zodiac sign known for its powerful, spirited energy inspires this year’s show, and symbolises vitality, freedom and forward momentum for the year ahead.

    Xīn nián hǎo! Happy Chinese New Year!
     

  • Mar 04
    Vector Lights for Moana Auckland Festival 2026

    Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is making waves again with Moana Auckland, New Zealand’s Ocean Festival. Vector Lights will showcase the beauty of the Waitematā Harbour in the festival colours, accompanied by waiata ‘Aaramoana’ by Ngāti Whātua featuring Raana Pihema.




     

  • Mar 11
    Vector Lights for Pasifika Festival 2026

    Kia ora, kia orana, la orana, ni sa bula vinaka, aloha, kam na mauri, fakaalofa lahi atu, talofa lava, malo e lelei, fakatalofa atu!

    Vector Lights is celebrating Pasifika Festival with a dynamic light and sound show that honours the Pacific. The dazzling display on the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge takes us on a journey throughout the islands, from Tuvalu to Tonga and everywhere in between.

     

  • Mar 21
    Vector Lights for World of Cultures Festival 2026

    Vector Lights is celebrating our multicultural city, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, with the World of Cultures Festival! In recognition of Race Relations Day (21 March), watch the Auckland Harbour Bridge ignite with vibrant fabric patterns from different cultures.

    Did you know you can listen live to the accompanying soundtrack featuring Auckland musicians Geneva AM, Kieran Tahir, and Ch! Nonso on the Vector Lights website? This unique compilation was sourced and mixed by DJ Stinky Jim with a nod to Auckland's City of Music status.

     

  • Apr 17
    Vector Lights for Poppy Day 2026

    Vector Lights shines red in support of Poppy Day, Auckland Returned Services Association’s annual fundraiser that aims to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand’s veterans of all ages.

    This year marks 104 years of the Poppy Day Appeal, so buy a poppy from the RSA’s volunteers when you see them out and about, or donate at aucklandrsa.co.nz



     

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  • Feb 13
    Vector Lights for Auckland Pride 2026

    🏳️‍🌈 Vector Lights is celebrating the Auckland Pride Festival with a dynamic light and sound show on the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge!

    Responding to the festival’s theme of Ngā Uri E! Descendants of a Movement, artist Mars Cook is at the helm of this year’s show, illuminating the bridge with powerful queer narratives that celebrate Takatāpui and Rainbow communities. 

     

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  • Jan 31
    Vector Lights for Waitangi Day 2026

    Vector Lights is commemorating Waitangi Day with a dynamic light and sound show designed by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in collaboration with Mandylights and accompanied by the waiata 'Maunga' by siblings Majic Pāora and Robbie Pāora. The show will play from 9pm until midnight, every 15 minutes.

     

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