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 the International Day of Disabled Persons.
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
- 7 June, World Ocean Day
- 14 June, World Vision - 40-hour Challenge