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 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 financially,/ to mark national holidays/, milestones or other celebrations or events/, or as a symbol of respect or solidarity.
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