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5 August, 2022
Bright lights cut through wintry nights
Winter evenings took on their own special glow thanks to the Takapuna Winter Lights festival, which proved a drawcard for visitors and locals alike.
Crowds flocked to the Takapuna Winter Lights festival last weekend.
Forecast rain held off for the event’s second year. This year’s edition, which ran along Hurstmere Rd as well as on Hurstmere Green, was more than twice the size of the 2021 event.
Dancing fairies, free e-bike tuk-tuk tours of the lights, and multiple installations were included. One of the most popular was a rectangular cube tunnel with different-coloured lights cycling through the bars.
Families joined long queues to have their turn and take pictures. Many of the retailers stayed open late, and eateries were busy. Across at Shore City Mall, a kids’ disco was also held each evening.
The Thursday opening night was relatively quiet, but attendance picked up over the weekend. On Saturday, thousands turned out, making it difficult for the tuk-tuks to negotiate a path through the crowds. Presented by the Takapuna Beach Business Association, the lights are set to become an annual event.
Evie Seo, 5, and sister Ellie, 3
Tenley Sutcliffe, 10, and sister Harper, 6
Talking tree… images were projected on a tree on Hurstmere Green
A lit-up fairy dancer was also part of the entertainment.
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