What do the Colours on the Sky Tower mean?

Orange at the base fading to yellow at the top – Celebrating Matariki. Rainbow – Pride Festival and other major events for New Zealand’s Rainbow community. Pink – Mother’s Day, New Zealand Breast Cancer Awareness Week, or Pink October. Blue – Blue September.

Why is the Sky Tower multi Coloured?

On 13-14 June the Sky Tower glowed in rainbow colours to honour those lost in the Orlando massacre, and to stand united with communities around the world calling for love, not hate.

Why is the Auckland Sky Tower purple?

We are taking to the skies in purple again tonight and tomorrow but this time it’s to shine a light on Pancreatic Cancer ? We are supporting Gut Cancer Foundation and their ‘Light it Purple’ campaign to shine a light on the 630 Kiwis who are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer every year.

Why is the Sky Tower purple and blue tonight?

A 13-metre high projection of the Suffrage 125 – Whakatū Wāhine logo will grace the Sky Tower this week to mark the 125th anniversary of New Zealand becoming the first self-governing country in the world to grant women the vote.

Why is the Sky Tower purple and yellow?

In line with the country’s alert system being raised to level 4, at sunset the tower will be lit in yellow and white stripes to stand in solidarity with all New Zealanders during these uncertain times.

Why is Sky Tower pink tonight?

The Sky Tower will join landmarks around New Zealand lighting pink to raise awareness for breast cancer this October. Coast radio host Lorna Subritzky, New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation Ambassador, will turn on the lights of the Sky Tower tonight. The Sky Tower will be lit in bright shades of pink until 15 October.

Why is the Sky Tower blue tonight?

Tonight the Sky Tower will be lit blue in honour of Auckland Police officer, Constable Matthew Dennis Hunt who was killed in the line of duty on Friday. We would like to convey our deepest gratitude for the hard work every New Zealand police officer displays in safeguarding our community.

Why is the Sky Tower Green tonight?

For the eighth year, Auckland’s Sky Tower will keep with Irish tradition and wear green tonight to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. The Sky Tower is the southern hemisphere’s tallest man-made structure based in the heart of Auckland, and is one of New Zealand’s most recognisable landmarks.

Why is the Sky Tower blue?

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