Light up for Rare
Buildings and monuments light up for rare on Rare Disease Day
Rare Disease Day is a Global Day of Solidarity for people living with a rare disorder. Since 2019, significant buildings and landmarks around the world have been illuminated on the last day of February to create a global chain of lights in support of all those affected by rare disorders and their families.
Buildings/monuments in Aotearoa that will be lighting up for rare on Rare Disease Day (28 February 2025) or to mark Rare Disorders Month in March
North Island
- Auckland - Aotea Centre & Civic Square
- Auckland - Eden park
- Auckland - Harbour Bridge (30 - 31 March)
- Auckland - New Zealand Maritime NZ
- Auckland - Sky Tower (30 March)
- Gisborne - Clock tower (24 Feb - 3 March)
- Foxton - Clock Tower
- New Plymouth - Airport and Terminal Artwork
- Palmerston North - Clock tower
- Rotorua - Tree Top walk
- Stratford - Clock tower & town sign
- Taupo - Love Taupo sign
- Tauranga - Wharf St lights
- Te Aroha - Clock tower
- Wellington - Cable Car (1 March)
- Wellington - Carter foundation (1 March)
- Wellington - Hikitia (1 March)
- Wellington - Kelburn Foundation (1 March)
- Wellington - Michael Fowler Centre
- Wellington - Upper Hutt Fantail
- Whanganui - War Memorial Centre & Royal Whanganui Opera House (3rd March)
- Whangarei - Victoria Canopy Bridge and Laurie Park
South Island
- Ashburton - Clock tower
- Christchurch - Airport control tower & airport
- Christchurch - Armstrong Lawn (1 March)
- Christchurch - Art gallery
- Christchurch - Bridge of Remembrance (1 March)
- Christchurch - Captain Scott Plaza (1 March)
- Christchurch - Fanfare (1 March)
- Christchurch - New Brighton Pier (1 March)
- Christchurch - Vaka ‘A Hina (1 March)
- Christchurch - Victoria Square - Bowker Fountain (1 March)
- Cromwell - Welcome sign
- Dunedin - Otago Boys High School
- Dunedin - Speights Bridge
- Dunedin - St Paul's Church
- Dunedin - TŪHURA Otago Museum
- Invercargill - Gates, fountain and Queen's Park rotunda
- Oamaru - Opera House
Contact engagement@raredisorders.org.nz if you would like to get involved in this initiative.
Rare Disease Day 2024
