SKYCITY - Latest News [Page 8]
Sun rises on Sky Tower for Matariki Festival
Friday, 29 June 2018, 3:22 pm | SKYCITY
From Saturday 30 June until Friday 20 July, the Sky Tower will be lit with an orange base, rising to a vibrant yellow at the top to depict a sunrise for Auckland’s Matariki Festival, celebrating Māori New Year and the rise of the Matariki constellation ... More >>
Sky Tower to beat red for Heart Kids Appeal
Thursday, 7 June 2018, 7:35 pm | SKYCITY
The Sky Tower will light up red like a beating heart for Heart Kids NZ Annual Appeal, the only New Zealand charity that supports Kiwi children and families affected by Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). More >>
NZ artists’ work to cover exterior of Convention Centre
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 12:22 pm | SKYCITY
Two of the largest pieces of public art ever created in New Zealand will soon adorn the exterior of the International Convention Centre under construction in central Auckland. More >>
Sky Tower shines bright as firefighters raise $1m
Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 3:53 pm | SKYCITY
In honour of the fundraising efforts of firefighters across the country, the Sky Tower has lit red as the $1 million target has been smashed more than two days ahead of the Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge held on 19 May. More >>
Sky Tower to glow pink for Mother’s Day
Friday, 11 May 2018, 1:37 pm | SKYCITY
In honour of mums everywhere, SKYCITY Auckland will light the Sky Tower in pink this Sunday night for Mother’s Day. More >>
Sky Tower dressed with poppy for Anzac Day
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 12:05 pm | SKYCITY
For the fifth year, the Sky Tower will wear a poppy to commemorate Poppy Day and Anzac Day, and to support the Auckland RSA’s Annual Poppy Appeal. More >>
How does the Sky Tower handle a lightning strike?
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 4:09 pm | SKYCITY
Following today’s media interest in the weather and the recent lightning strikes to the Sky Tower, please find below further information on how the tallest man-made structure in the Southern Hemisphere copes with lightning. Please feel free to use ... More >>
Extreme Sky Tower challenge event returns to Auckland
Monday, 9 April 2018, 1:02 pm | SKYCITY
Seven teams from the New Zealand Defence Force and emergency response services will go head to head in the second Tower De Force challenge, which reaches the Sky Tower’s highest point to raise funds for the Auckland RSA’s Annual Poppy Appeal. More >>
SKYCITY pledges to pay $20 minimum wage by 2020
Tuesday, 27 March 2018, 9:32 am | SKYCITY
SKYCITY Entertainment Group has unveiled plans to pay its New Zealand-based staff at least $20 an hour by 2020; a move that will significantly increase the take-home pay of around 1750 people in Auckland, Hamilton, and Queenstown. More >>
Sky Tower glows lucky green for St Patrick’s Day
Friday, 16 March 2018, 9:27 am | SKYCITY
The Sky Tower joins with many global landmarks turning clover green in celebration of St Patrick’s Day. More >>
Sky Tower glows for International Women’s Day
Thursday, 8 March 2018, 3:20 pm | SKYCITY
Tonight, the top of the Sky Tower will be lit in purple for International Women’s Day and in support of diversity and inclusion in New Zealand. More >>
SKYCITY Interim results for six months to 31 December 2017
Friday, 9 February 2018, 9:28 am | SKYCITY
SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (NZX/ASX:SKC) today announced its interim results for the six months to 31 December 2017. On the interim result, SKYCITY’s Chief Executive Officer Graeme Stephens commented: More >>
State-of-the-art esports studio opens at the Sky Tower
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 11:07 am | SKYCITY
Australasia’s first direct-to-television esports studio will open this week in the iconic Sky Tower, following a partnership between SKYCITY Entertainment Group and leading esports company LetsPlay.Live (LPL). More >>
SKYCITY celebrates Chinese New Year
Friday, 2 February 2018, 8:24 pm | SKYCITY
SKYCITY Auckland’s Chinese New Year entertainment will begin early this year with night markets from 2 February and a special Chinese village popping up under the Sky Tower from 9 February. More >>
Sky Tower lights for Auckland’s Rainbow community
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 10:14 am | SKYCITY
Standing tall for love, diversity and equality, the Sky Tower will light in dynamic rainbow colours in support of Auckland Pride Festival from 2 – 13 February, and for the Auckland Pride Parade on 17 February. More >>
VIDEO: Sky Tower fireworks display 2017
Monday, 1 January 2018, 12:32 pm | SKYCITY
Sky Tower fireworks display 2017 More >>
Fireworks & Kiwi Music Headline SKYCITY’s New Year’s Eve
Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 12:00 pm | SKYCITY
To top off the Sky Tower’s 20th birthday year, SKYCITY Auckland will again be funding Auckland’s popular public fireworks display off the iconic landmark that will lead the world in welcoming 2018. More >>
SKYCITY puts spotlight on domestic violence
Friday, 24 November 2017, 6:40 pm | SKYCITY
SKYCITY puts spotlight on domestic violence A policy developed by SKYCITY in conjunction with Women’s Refuge that includes special leave for staff impacted by domestic violence has been hailed as an example for other businesses to follow. More >>
New Timelapse Footage of NZICC Shows Project in Progress
Friday, 20 October 2017, 10:00 am | SKYCITY
New timelapse footage of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) rising from its underground foundations has been made public by SKYCITY Entertainment Group today. More >>
SKYCITY Partners With Let’s Play Live Media
Friday, 20 October 2017, 9:59 am | SKYCITY
The Sky Tower will soon be home to New Zealand’s leading esports entertainment and broadcasting company, thanks to a partnership between SKYCITY and Let’s Play Live in what’s considered the fastest-growing entertainment sector globally. More >>
