Explore Pōneke under purple lights

Four of Wellington's most iconic landmarks are glowing purple for Women’s Health Week. Grab your whānau, wrap up warm and capture a selfie under the lights.

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Date

Aug 10, 2026 6:00 PM

Cost

Free

Join us as we light up Wellington in celebration of Tend Women’s Health Week 2026.

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Following the success of last year’s first purple lighting in Auckland with the Sky Tower, we’re expanding the glow across Aotearoa.

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This year, we’re bringing the message of women’s health to Wellington lighting up iconic landmarks across the city for the first time throughout the entire week of Women’s Health Week.


📍 Waterfront light poles (Kumutoto, Taranaki Wharf, Frank Kitts and Te Papa Promenade) - 97 Jervois. Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
📍 Queens Wharf Square Sails - Jervois Quay, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
📍 Carter Fountain - Wellington Region 6011
📍 Michael Fowler Centre - 111 Wakefield Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011

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Bring your friends, whānau, partners and loved ones along and make a night of it. Head out, explore the city and capture a photo with these special landmarks glowing purple as we shine a light on the importance of women prioritising their health.

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Together, let’s celebrate wāhine and remind everyone that women’s health matters.

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Take a selfie and tag @tendnz #WHW2026 and we’ll share it! 💜

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Get involved in Women's Health Week 2026!

Want to help spread the word? Enter your email and we'll be in touch or email us: whw@tend.nz

Our Experts

Our Wāhine Toa (Alt A)

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Dame Valerie Adams

Champion Aotearoa shot putter, Dame Valerie, has triumphed in sports while managing chronic injuries. Her resilience and strength have inspired many. She is a proud ambassador of Tend.

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Sarah Gandy

Sarah is a renowned Kiwi radio host, now on MoreFM Drive show, who bravely shared her battle with breast cancer. She continues to inspire others with her journey and resilience.

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Suzanne Paul

Suzanne, a TV personality darling and entrepreneur, has openly discussed her struggles with mental health, including severe depression. Her candidness aims to raise awareness and inspire others facing similar challenges.

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Melissa Chan-Green

Melissa is a journalist with two decades experience in broadcasting, based in New Zealand and London. She has a keen professional interest in reporting women’s health stories but has a personal interest too as one of four sisters and with a daughter herself.

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Simran Kaur

Champion Aotearoa shot putter, Dame Valerie, has triumphed in sports while managing chronic injuries. Her resilience and strength have inspired many. She is a proud ambassador of Tend.

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Megan Alatini

Megan is a renowned New Zealand singer, actress, and television personality, best known for her role in the pop group TrueBliss and as a judge on "New Zealand Idol."

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Dr Michelle Dickinson

Dr Michelle is an engineer and co-founder of Nanogirl Labs, an organisation dedicated to empowering everyone, everywhere to have a positive relationship with STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths).

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Dame Theresa Gattung

Dame Theresa (CNZM) is a pioneering and prominent businesswoman, leader, author and philanthropist. She is known for her advocacy of women in leadership and entrepreneurial ventures. She is a Director and Chair of the Tend board.

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Amanda Gillies

Amanda is a respected journalist and TV presenter. At 39 she was told she was entering perimenopause. She has talked openly about her menopause journey and continues her mission to spread awareness.

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Ellie Harwood

Ellie is a broadcaster and actress, known for her work on ZM radio and Viva La Dirt League. She has openly discussed her experience with depression, raising awareness for mental health

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Matilda Green

Matilda is a mama to three young children who gained fame from "The Bachelor". She has a parenting podcast called Untidy and with her co-host they tackle topics such as relationships, mental health and sex and body issues (including leaky boobs).

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Sarah Page

Sarah is an inspirational woman and the founder of the Kindness Collective. She works tirelessly to provide resources and support to whānau in need, promoting a culture of giving and community care across Aotearoa.

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Jordyn Gregory

Jordyn, host of Kiwi Birth Tales, shares powerful birth stories from Kiwi couples. She creates a supportive space, fostering open dialogue about childbirth, pregnancy, and postpartum experiences.

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