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It’s Auckland’s 185th Anniversary and Vector Lights is celebrating with a spectacular display designed by Hokimai-anahera (Ngāti Manuhiri, Ngāpuhi and Te Aupōuri), reflecting on the culturally diverse city we live in today. The show will repeat every 15 minutes from 9pm until midnight.
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

2025

  • Feb 11
    Vector Lights for BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival 2025

    Xīn nián hǎo! Happy Chinese New Year! Celebrate another year of BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival and welcome in the Year of the Snake with our spectacular light and sound show. The show will repeat every 15 minutes from 9pm until midnight.

  • Feb 20
    Vector Lights for Auckland Pride Festival 2025

    Rainbow storytelling comes to life in a dynamic new light show by contemporary installation artist Alex Watene (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Whātua, Te Arawa a Tūhoe). ‘Re-indigenizing gender diversity here in Aotearoa New Zealand’ explores the impact of colonisation and raises awareness about Takatāpui identity and its acceptance in Aotearoa New Zealand. The show will repeat every 15 minutes from 9pm until midnight.

  • Mar 01
    Vector Lights for Moana Auckland 2025

    Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is making waves again with Moana Auckland, New Zealand’s Ocean Festival. Watch Vector Lights showcase the beauty of Waitematā Harbour in the festival colours, accompanied by waiata ‘Aramoana’ by Ngāti Whātua featuring Raana Pihema. The show plays every 15 minutes from 9pm until midnight.

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  • Jan 23
    Vector Lights for Auckland Anniversary Day 2025

    It’s Auckland’s 185th Anniversary and Vector Lights is celebrating with a spectacular display designed by Hokimai-anahera (Ngāti Manuhiri, Ngāpuhi and Te Aupōuri), reflecting on the culturally diverse city we live in today. The show will repeat every 15 minutes from 9pm until midnight.
     

  • Jan 17
    Vector Lights for SailGP 2025

    Vector Lights is celebrating the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix and its debut on the iconic Waitematā Harbour. Watch the action during the day and see the 90,000 LEDs’ illuminate at night with our Moana Auckland light show playing every 15 minutes, from 9pm until midnight.