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Xīn nián hǎo! Celebrate the BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival 2024 and welcome in the Year of the Dragon with our special light and sound show. Watch as the bridge lights up with lanterns floating into the night sky from 9pm until midnight, every 15 minutes.
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

2025

  • 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.

Past events

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  • 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.

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  • Jan 31
    Vector Lights for Waitangi Day 2025

    Vector Lights with Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei are commemorating Waitangi Day with last year’s dazzling show to waiata ‘Maunga’ by Majic Pāora and Robbie Pāora. The show will repeat every 15 minutes from 9pm until midnight.
     

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