The storyline for Vector Lights for Matariki Festival 2020 comes to us from Professor Rangi Matamua, recognised expert on Māori starlore and author of the books, Matariki – The Star of the Year and Matariki, Te Whetū Tapu o Te Tau.

2020 is the 180th commemoration of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.  This year’s story is brought to us by Waikato-Tainui. 

Vector Lights show for the Festive Season is based on the story A Pūkeko in a Ponga Tree by author Ihaka Kingi – a New Zealand adaption of the popular song The Twelve Days of Christmas. 

An explanation of the story behind the Vector Lights show for Tuia 250

A look at some of the key actions from the past year that show how efforts to decarbonise New Zealand’s energy supply are gaining traction.

The Department of Conservation (DOC) has joined with Vector Lights and Auckland Council to showcase New Zealand’s unique wildlife with an Auckland Harbour Bridge light show between Saturday 14 September and Sunday 22 September.

Local iwi Te Kawerau a Maki, Vector and Auckland Council have partnered to acknowledge our national day by presenting a colourful and dramatic representation of stories relating to the islands in Waitematā Harbour. 

In preparation for Vector Lights shows over the festive season and into the new year, the first round of planned annual maintenance of the lighting fixtures on the bridge is underway.

In celebration of World Energy Day, Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge will light up this week with a story about New Zealand’s pioneering energy past, and our hope for a new energy future.