On 6 May, Aotearoa will mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III with a variety of coronation celebrations, including a national event in Tāmaki Makaurau.
“King Charles III’s coronation is a time of celebration for many Aucklanders and this historic occasion will be marked in a number of special ways, from a commemorative planting to synchronised lighting of our city’s iconic buildings,” says Mayor Wayne Brown.
As Prince of Wales, His Majesty The King has visited New Zealand ten times between 1970 and 2019.
His Majesty is known for his interests in the built environment, global sustainability, youth opportunity, education and faith.
“His Majesty King Charles III has used his royal position to champion action for a sustainable future. So, it is fitting to mark the occasion with a commemorative tōtara tree, which symbolises nobility, leadership and strength,” says Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson.
He Rā Rākau Tītapu – King Charles III coronation plantings
On the weekend of 6 and 7 May, local councils across New Zealand will plant native trees as part of He Rā Rākau Tītapu – King Charles III coronation plantings.
A national event will be held at Pukekawa / Auckland Domain, on the lawn beneath Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum, at 1pm on Sunday 7 May. The public are invited to the family-friendly celebration with live performances, free ice creams and sausage sizzles, facepainting and sapling giveaways.
Coronation illuminations
In a coordinated city-wide response, watch Tāmaki Makaurau light up in royal purple, in recognition and celebration of His Majesty.
Many buildings and landmarks across our region will be lit up in purple lights this weekend, including:
- Vector Lights on Auckland’s Harbour Bridge
- Te Ara I Whiti – The Lightpath
- Auckland War Memorial Museum
- The Sky Tower
- Eden Park
- Civic Theatre
- Aotea Centre
- The Viaduct Harbour
- PwC Tower
- Westfield Newmarket
