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 (28/2 & 30/3)
- Matamata - Te Aroha Clock Tower
- New Plymouth - Airport
- New Plymouth - Clock Tower
- Rotorua - Redwoods Tree Walk
- Wellington - Cable Car
- Whangarei - Canopy Bridge, Cameron St, Laurie Hall Park, Forum North
South Island
- Arrowtown - Lakes District Museum & Gallery
- Ashburton – Clock Tower
- Christchurch - Botanic Gardens, Bridge of Remembrance, Fanfare, New Brighton Pier, Scott Plaza & Vaka A Hine
- Cromwell - Welcome sign
- Dunedin - Speights airbridge
- Invercargill - Queens Gardens Feldwick gate Lights and Fountain Lights
- Nelson - Clock Tower
- Oamaru - Opera House
- Otago - Otago Boys High School
- Otago - Toitū Otago Settlers Museum
- Otago - Tūhura Otago Museum
Contact engagement@raredisorders.org.nz if you would like to get involved in this initiative.
