7 July 2023 5:00pm 
Victoria Square / Avon River Precinct 
The annual winter Puaka-Matariki festival of light, produced by Christchurch City Council, will be held in Victoria Square this year, with innovative installations lighting up the park, projecting onto surrounding buildings, and illuminating the Avon River Precinct.
The free event, powered by Orion and Connetics, runs from Friday 7 July to Saturday 15 July, beginning each night at 5pm and ending at 10pm.