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 lighting up on Rare Disease Day (28 February 2026)
North Island
- Auckland - Aotea Centre (28 Feb & 30 March)
- Auckland - Eden Park
- Auckland - New Zealand Maritime Museum Hui Te Ananui a Tangaroa
- Foxton - Water Tower
- Gisborne - Clock Tower (27 Feb – 5 March)
- Hamilton - ANZAC bridge
- Matamata - Te Aroha Clock Tower
- New Plymouth - Airport
- New Plymouth - Clock Tower
- Rotorua - Redwoods Tree Walk
- Tauranga - Wharf Street Lights
- Tauranga - Tunk's Reserve
- Tauranga - Masonic Park
- Tauranga - Beacon Wharf
- Tauranga - Waterfront Playground
- Tauranga - The Waterfront – Park North
- Tirau - Dog (25 Feb - 3 March)
- Upper Hutt - Fantail
- Wellington - Cable Car
- Wellington - Michael Fowler Centre
- Wellington - Queen Wharf Sails
- Whanganui - Royal Whanganui Opera House
- Whanganui - War Memorial Centre
- Whangarei - Canopy Bridge
- Whangarei - Cameron St
- Whangarei - Laurie Hall Park
- Whangarei - Forum North
South Island
- Arrowtown - Lakes District Museum & Gallery
- Ashburton – Clock Tower
- Blenheim - Clock Tower
- Christchurch - Airport artwork and Control Tower
- Christchurch - Art Gallery
- Christchurch - Botanic Gardens
- Christchurch - Bridge of Remembrance
- Christchurch - Fanfare
- Christchurch - New Brighton Pier
- Christchurch - Scott Plaza
- Christchurch - Vaka A Hine
- Cromwell - Welcome sign
- Dunedin - Speights airbridge
- Dunedin - St Paul's Cathedral
- Invercargill - Queens Gardens
- Invercargill - Feldwick gate Lights
- Invercargill - Fountain Lights
- Nelson - Cathedral
- Nelson - Clock Tower
- Oamaru - Opera House
- Otago - Otago Boys High School
- Otago - Otago University Clock Tower
- Otago - Toitū Otago Settlers Museum
- Otago - Tūhura Otago Museum
Contact engagement@raredisorders.org.nz if you would like to get involved in this initiative.
