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.

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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

  • 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. 

     

  • Feb 23
    Vector Lights for BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival 2026

    Celebrate the Year of the Horse with Vector Lights for BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival.

    Enjoy a spectacular light and sound show on the Auckland Harbour Bridge as we welcome in the Chinese New Year with the traditional colours and patterns of China.

    The Horse, a zodiac sign known for its powerful, spirited energy inspires this year’s show, and symbolises vitality, freedom and forward momentum for the year ahead.

    Get together with friends and whānau to watch Vector Lights from your favourite viewing spots around Tāmaki Makaurau or head to vector.co.nz/lights to watch the livestream recording.

    Xīn nián hǎo! Happy Chinese New Year!
     

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  • Jan 20
    Vector Lights for Auckland Anniversary Weekend 2025

    Enjoy Vector Lights on the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge celebrating Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s 186th Anniversary!
    The dynamic light and sound show was designed by artist Hokimai-anahera Rosieur (Ngāti Manuhiri, Ngāpuhi, Te Aupōuri) and is accompanied by the rich sounds of Tāmaki Makaurau created by sound engineer Tawhirimatea Rosieur (Ngāti Manuhiri, Ngāpuhi, Te Aupōuri).
     

  • Dec 31
    Vector Lights for New Year's Eve 2025

    🎊 Vector Lights on the iconic Auckland Harbour Bridge is celebrating the countdown to 2026 with a brand-new dazzling lightshow this New Year’s Eve. Head to your favourite viewing spot and tune into MoreFM 91.8fm to listen live. Or watch the livestream on Vector's Facebook page. 
     

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