Sky Tower Lights For Matariki

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Sky Tower Lights/ For Matariki

Thursday, 18 June 2020

Press Release: SKYCITY

From 24th to 28th June, 4th to 5th July and 10th to 12th July,/ the Sky Tower/ will shine/ /like a sunrise/ in celebration/ of Matariki,/ the Māori New Year.

The Sky Tower/ will be lit/ with an orange base,/ rising to/ a vibrant yellow/ at the top,/ mimicking dawn,/ in celebration/ of the Matariki Festival/ and the rise/ of the Matariki constellation.

When the Matariki constellation/ rises in the north-eastern skies,/ it signals/ to Māori/ that the New Year/ will begin.

The Māori New Year/ is a special time/ of year/ to be with family/ and friends/, reflect on the past/, remember those/ who are not with us/ and prepare/ for the year ahead.

Claire Walker/, Chief People & Culture Officer says/ “Matariki/ is a great time/ for communities/ to come together/ to acknowledge/ the year gone by/. It’s been tough/ with COVID-19/, but now/ it’s time/ to make plans/ for the year ahead/ and celebrate with kai, kōrero, rituals and entertainment.

The Sky Tower/ is the Southern Hemisphere’s/ tallest free-standing structure/. Based in the heart of Auckland,/ it is one of New Zealand’s/ most recognisable landmarks.

SkyCity/ lights the Sky Tower/ for charities/ or community/ initiatives/ that we support /, to mark/ national holidays/, milestones/ or other celebrations/ or events/, or as a symbol/ of respect or solidarity.

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