Te Mata o Rehua Lights . This morning was the first showing of the Vector Lights for Matariki show which has been created by the iwi manaaki, or host iwi, Waikato-Tainui. Fun Fact #1 pin. UTC+12. Tipuānuku then depicts earth, trees and forest and a vine is seen growing across the bridge. Vectorportal has been repeatedly voted as top 10 free vector resource by various graphic design sites. • Vector Lights for Matariki Festival, June 27 to 30, and July 5 to 7 and 12 to 14 from 6pm to midnight (the show plays every half hour). Show repeats every 30 minutes. Show Map. Vector Lights What you need to know: The Matariki light and sound show will play from 24th to 28th June, 4th to 5th July and On an average summer day enough energy is created to power 18 homes, 20km of cable were used to light the bridge, 96,373 individual light pixels are used in Vector Lights, Carbon emissions avoided, since launch, is the equivalent of planting {1} trees, Since Vector Lights went on we’ve avoided {2} tons of carbon emissions, Vector Lights has saved {3}x the average car's daily carbon emissions. Pōhutukawa follows in red. See more. Matariki on the Move is brought to you by Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau, supported by Vector Lights (principal partner) and NZ Herald (media partner). Waitangi Day is a national holiday that commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between the tangata whenua  and the Crown. Advertisement Advertise with NZME. Waitangi Day is a national holiday that commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi between the tangata whenua  and the Crown. The Matariki Vector Lights show was designed by Mandy Lights in collaboration with Te Kawerau a Maki as part of a smart energy partnership between Vector and Auckland Council in collaboration with the NZ Transport Agency. As the first international city to welcome in the New Year, Auckland’s iconic landmarks are turning on a visual extravaganza for lucky visitors and residents to feast their eyes on as they countdown to 2020. Vector Lights for Matariki will reflect this principle in the show. Vector Lights is a world-first solar, battery and peer-to-peer powered Auckland Harbour Bridge light show that demonstrates a smarter way to power our city. Head to www.matarikifestival.org.nz to see the full programme of events for Matariki Festival 2020. The iconic Manukau Civic Building will be lit at night with the colours of Matariki, to mark the beginning of the Matariki Festival and part of Light Up Tāmaki. Vector Lights for Matariki Festival. Tipuānuku then depicts earth, trees and forest and a vine is seen growing across the bridge. The show will repeat every 15 minutes from Monday 13   to Friday 24 December from 9pm until midnight. Vector Lights will be programmed for special events throughout the year and subtly frame the architecture of the Harbour Bridge on every other night. Where: Auckland Harbour Bridge. The show will play from 8:30pm and repeat every half hour until midnight. Enjoy a stunning light show presenting the stories of Tāmaki Makaurau, from the perspective of iwi manaaki at Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge. From 8pm. It’s going to be Auckland’s brightest festive season yet with Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge! Shubh Diwali (Happy Diwali)! The sustainable light show, and accompanying soundtrack, will countdown the 12 days of a Kiwi Christmas. As the first international city to welcome in the New Year, Auckland’s iconic landmarks are turning on a visual extravaganza for lucky visitors and residents to feast their eyes on as they countdown to 2020. We sailed under the Auckland Harbour Bridge and Ataahua Papa, Matariki Festival Director for Auckland Council, explained the Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge. Known as The Festival of Lights, Diwali signifies the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and the renewal of life. Vector Lights for Matariki Festival is also part of Elemental AKL. Auckland’s rainbow communities will come together to celebrate our unique mix of cultures, sexualities and gender identities in Aotearoa New Zealand’s most super-diverse city! In 2018, Vector and Auckland Council launched Vector Lights to illuminate the bridge, with special shows choreographed for events such as Matariki and Christmas. Event ended about 1 year ago. If these 3 square lights on Vector’s back are not blue, Vector is not streaming. See Vector Lights shine in rainbow colours with a light only show, in support of Auckland Pride Festival. Vector Lights for Matariki Festival on Auckland Harbour Bridge last year. See the lyrics here. (Photo of test on June 28.) Joining them, from 6pm Sunday 1 July, Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge will shine in celebration of Matariki and festival iwi manaaki, Te Kawerau a Maki. Read about the story behind this year's Matariki show here. From 8pm. What you need to know: Take a look below for some suggestions of places where you can watch Vector Lights … Show repeats every 30 minutes. Vector Lights will shine in celebration of Matariki Festival, from 6pm to midnight from 27th to 30th June, 5th to 7th July and 12th to 14th July. Vector Lights will shine in celebration of Matariki Festival, from 6pm to midnight from 24th to 28th June, 4th to 5th July and 10th to 12th July. Shubh Diwali (Happy Diwali)! Show will play every 5 minutes. The show will repeat every 15 minutes from Monday 13   to Friday 24 December from 9pm until midnight. Vector Lights will shine in celebration of Matariki Festival on the Auckland Harbour Bridge, bringing a "striking new narative of Matariki" to the Heart of the City. Matariki on the Move: Waiata tours Māori arts around Tāmaki Makaurau. On an average summer day enough energy is created to power 18 homes, 20km of cable were used to light the bridge, 96,373 individual light pixels are used in Vector Lights, Carbon emissions avoided, since launch, is the equivalent of planting {1} trees, Since Vector Lights went on we’ve avoided {2} tons of carbon emissions, Vector Lights has saved {3}x the average car's daily carbon emissions. When Vector hears "Hey Vector", his Back Lights turn Blue to let you know he is ready for a Voice Command. Vector Lights will shine in celebration of Matariki Festival, from 6pm to midnight from 24th to 28th June, 4th to 5th July and 10th to 12th July. On the morning of the 25 April at 5am the show will play to coincide with dawn services. See Vector Lights shine in rainbow colours with a light only show, in support of Auckland Pride Festival. When: Select days from Thursday 27 June to Sunday 14 July 2019. Unfortunately the sky was overcast but that did not stop the stories. Vector Lights for Matariki Festival 27 – 30 June, 5 – 7 and 12 – 14 July at 6pm – midnight The show will run for 8 minutes and play every half hour. Light Up Tāmaki Alongside Vector Lights for Matariki Festival, four other Auckland landmarks will be illuminated for Matariki Festival. See the lyrics here. The lights will shine from 9pm ahead of the main show (and livestream) just before midnight. Photo / Michael Craig. Watch the history of energy and take a glimpse at Aotearoa’s new energy future. Vector Lights will shine in celebration of Matariki Festival, from 6pm to midnight from 24th to 28th June, 4th to 5th July and 10th to 12th July. Auckland Harbour Bridge. Watch the history of energy and take a glimpse at Aotearoa’s new energy future. Pōhutukawa follows in red. As the first international city to welcome in the New Year, Auckland’s iconic landmarks are turning on a visual extravaganza for lucky visitors and residents to feast their eyes on as they countdown to 2020. We also distribute free vectors from other artists who want to showcase their work to our visitors. Free entry on a first-come, first-seated basis. We create free vectors with Creative Commons Attribution license (CC-BY) which designers can use in commercial projects. This World Energy Day we’re highlighting the role energy plays in New Zealand’s journey to net zero carbon. Vector and Auckland Council encourage Aucklanders to keep themselves, their families and their community safe by staying home while we are under Alert Level Three. Read the story behind the light show design. Matariki Festival will return to usher in the Māori new ... lights and sounds of Māori culture. The light show and accompanying sound track celebrates the story of 2019 Matariki Festival iwi manaaki (host iwi), Waikato-Tainui. Vector is lighting up Auckland Harbour bridge to celebrate Matariki 2018. Vector Lights will shine in celebration of Matariki Festival, from 6pm to midnight from 27th to 30th June, 5th to 7th July and 12th to 14th July. The show will play from 8:30pm and repeat every half hour until midnight. About. Ngā whetū o Matariki - The stars of Matariki It’s going to be Auckland’s brightest festive season yet with Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge! Mayor Phill Goff says, “Matariki is the time we recognise the culture and traditions of this country's tangata whenua, and this year we are proud to host the festival with Te Kawerau a Maki." In the Vector Lights for Matariki Festival show, a central star named Matariki appears first in green light on the bridge carrying themes of health and well-being. Te Ara I Whiti – The Lightpath and the SkyTower will light up in Matariki colours to celebrate the festival season from Wednesday 24 June. The sustainable light show, and accompanying soundtrack, will countdown the 12 days of a Kiwi Christmas. View the lights from 6pm to midnight from 24th to 28th June, 4th to 5th July and 10th to 12th July. Known as The Festival of Lights, Diwali signifies the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and the renewal of life. Eventually we were in darkness and the city lights reflected on the water. vector lights for matariki festival 27 – 30 june, 5 – 7 and 12 – 14 july at 6pm – midnight the show will run for 8 minutes and play every half hour. From 8pm to midnight see and hear Vector Lights celebrating Diwali. Vector Lights The first Matariki light show, presents the story of Te Kawerau a Maki and the importance of their role as kaitiaki - guardians of the land and the natural environment. Dance the night away under the matariki stars while enjoying a stellar line up of musical talent and entertainment at te korakora on federal. Read about the story behind this year's On the morning of the 25 April at 5am the show will play to coincide with dawn services. From 8pm to midnight see and hear Vector Lights celebrating Diwali. Part of a ten-year smart energy partnership between Vector and Auckland Council, Vector Lights is an experience and a destination, giving Aucklanders a focal point for celebration and recognition. Vector Lights will shine poppy-red, Friday 23 April to Monday 26 April from 6pm until midnight to commemorate the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have displayed courage and self-sacrifice serving our country. The accompanying soundtrack features songs that have been composed specifically for this time of year and can be accessed from the Vector Lights website. The show will repeat every half hour between 6pm and midnight. 5K Interested. Show will play every 5 minutes. Events across Auckland will spread the joy of light, such as the popular InMotion Matariki, Te Ara Rama Matariki Light Trail, and the all-new Pou Rama in Aotea Square. Interweaving history, genealogy and storytelling, this stunning light show presents the stories of Taamaki Makaurau from a Waikato-Tainui perspective. Connection: When Vector is disconnected from WiFi, his Back Lights turn Orange to let you know he is offline. The lights will shine from 9pm ahead of the main show (and livestream) just before midnight. All three square lights glow blue. The energy from the lights come from nearly 250 solar panels installed nearby. The show runs for 8 minutes every half hour. Read about the story behind this year’s Matariki show here.