Spark the Night is a global awareness campaign inspired by PD Avengers in the USA to shine a light and bring hope to people with Parkinson’s.  

As part of World Parkinson’s Day on April 11^th cities from round the world will be lighting up their buildings and landmarks in blue in solidarity with the 11.8 million people with Parkinson’s worldwide including 13,000 New Zealanders who are living with the condition

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We are grateful to the following who are supporting the campaign and people with Parkinson’s by shining a light in blue on landmarks in regions throughout New Zealand on April 11th

Invercargill Fountain lights
Invercargill Feldwick Gate lights
Tuhura Otago Museum
Dunedin Speights airbridge
Arrowtown Lakes District Museum & Gallery
Nelson Civic House Clock Tower
Masterton Sculpture on northern roundabout
Foxton Clock Tower
Foxton Water Tower
Rotorua Redwoods Tree Walk - Horoeka Lantern
Te Aroha Clock Tower
Hamilton  ANZAC bridge
Oamaru Opera House
Central Otago Cromwell sign
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
Christchurch Airport artwork and control tower
Christchurch VAKA 'A HINA
Christchurch Scott Plaza
Christchurch New Brighton Pier
Christchurch Fanfare
Christchurch Bridge of Remembrance
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
Ashburton Town Clock Tower
Royal Whanganui Opera House
Palmerston North Clock Tower
New Plymouth Clock Tower
Gisborne Town Clock
Bay of Plenty Park North
Bay of Plenty Waterfront Playground
Bay of Plenty Beacon Wharf
Bay of Plenty Masonic Park
Bay of Plenty Tunks Reserve
Bay of Plenty Wharf Street Lights
Wellington Cable Car tunnel
Wellington Michael Fowler Centre
Auckland Aotea Centre
Whangarei Canopy Bridge
Whangarei The Canopy Cameron Steet
Whangarei Main Steet and Town Basin (trees)

Take a photo of one of these landmarks on the night of World Parkinson's day on April 11 and email it to communications@parkinsons.org.nz and we will share it!

To make a donation which will ensure people with Parkinson's can have acess to trustworthy information, education and support please click on the blue donate button or click Donate | Parkinson's New Zealand

Let's raise awareness of Parkinson's together and create a better world for all who live with this condition.