Vector Lights energy use

Vector Lights is powered by a mix of leading technology, including solar, battery, and peer-to-peer systems.

Energy generated by solar panels is stored in a shipping container-sized Tesla Powerpack battery. Smart meters at the battery and on Auckland Harbour Bridge relay data between each other every 10 seconds. Using peer-to-peer technology, the amount of power Vector Lights uses at any one time is relayed back to the battery, which then releases this amount of power.

Total Solar Energy


Sources: Fun Fact #1 Average home’s power usage from MBIE. Fun Fact #4 (Equivalent native trees) calculated by using the ‘Amount of Carbon offset per hectare per year’ given in table two of the Ministry for Primary Industries’ ‘Look-up Tables for Forestry in the Emissions Trading Scheme, December 2015’ and assuming there are 1,200 native trees per hectare. Fun Fact #5 ‘Carbon avoided’ calculated using Carbon Emissions Factor of 0.119453.  Fun Fact #6 Car emissions per kilometre taken from Ministry for the Environment and average daily car distance taken from the Ministry of Transport. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

2026

  • Mar 04
    Vector Lights for Moana Auckland Festival 2026

    Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is making waves again with Moana Auckland, New Zealand’s Ocean Festival. Vector Lights will showcase the beauty of the Waitematā Harbour in the festival colours, accompanied by waiata ‘Aaramoana’ by Ngāti Whātua featuring Raana Pihema.




     

  • Mar 11
    Vector Lights for Pasifika Festival 2026

    Kia ora, kia orana, la orana, ni sa bula vinaka, aloha, kam na mauri, fakaalofa lahi atu, talofa lava, malo e lelei, fakatalofa atu!

    Vector Lights is celebrating Pasifika Festival with a dynamic light and sound show that honours the Pacific. The dazzling display on the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge takes us on a journey throughout the islands, from Tuvalu to Tonga and everywhere in between.

     

  • Mar 21
    Vector Lights for World of Cultures Festival 2026

    Vector Lights is celebrating our multicultural city, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, with the World of Cultures Festival! In recognition of Race Relations Day (21 March), watch the Auckland Harbour Bridge ignite with vibrant fabric patterns from different cultures.

    Did you know you can listen live to the accompanying soundtrack featuring Auckland musicians Geneva AM, Kieran Tahir, and Ch! Nonso on the Vector Lights website? This unique compilation was sourced and mixed by DJ Stinky Jim with a nod to Auckland's City of Music status.

     

  • Apr 17
    Vector Lights for Poppy Day 2026

    Vector Lights shines red in support of Poppy Day, Auckland Returned Services Association’s annual fundraiser that aims to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand’s veterans of all ages.

    This year marks 104 years of the Poppy Day Appeal, so buy a poppy from the RSA’s volunteers when you see them out and about, or donate at aucklandrsa.co.nz



     

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  • Feb 13
    Vector Lights for Auckland Pride 2026

    🏳️‍🌈 Vector Lights is celebrating the Auckland Pride Festival with a dynamic light and sound show on the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge!

    Responding to the festival’s theme of Ngā Uri E! Descendants of a Movement, artist Mars Cook is at the helm of this year’s show, illuminating the bridge with powerful queer narratives that celebrate Takatāpui and Rainbow communities. 

     

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  • Jan 31
    Vector Lights for Waitangi Day 2026

    Vector Lights is commemorating Waitangi Day with a dynamic light and sound show designed by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in collaboration with Mandylights and accompanied by the waiata 'Maunga' by siblings Majic Pāora and Robbie Pāora. The show will play from 9pm until midnight, every 15 minutes.

     

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