Clock tower lighting

The Hopwood clock tower is lit overnight, from dusk until dawn. On this page, find out why the clock tower is lit up in a particular colour, request a colour change to mark a national or international day of significance, and see the dates of any upcoming bookings.

We change the clock tower lighting for lots of reasons

• National holidays, like Anzac Day
• Popular symbolic or celebration days, like St Patrick's Day
• As part of an event taking place in Te Marae o Hine The Square
• Special requests from the Mayor or Chief Executive
• Local celebrations, like a Turbos' win

Request a colour change on behalf of a registered charity

Registered charities can request lighting changes to mark national and international days of significance, like World Earth Day or Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Bookings are for 1 or 2 nights only, and made on a first come, first served basis.

Get in touch with our team and enquire

Upcoming bookings

• 28 February, Rare Disease Day
• 15 March, International Long Covid Awareness Day
• 26 March, Myeloma Action Month
• 5 May, Blue Shirt Day