Christchurch to be lit up for Matariki as part of new lighting event Tirama Mai 28 Apr, 2021 01:55 AM 3 minutes to read Parts of central Christchurch and New Brighton will be lit up to celebrate Matariki. Photo / Supplied Parts of central Christchurch and New Brighton will be lit up to celebrate Matariki. Photo / Supplied NZ Herald Christchurch will be lit up to celebrate Matariki as part of the inaugural Tirama Mai lighting event. Zones within the central city and New Brighton will be lit up from June 25 until July 10, with a series of innovative lighting installations, projections and illuminated artworks created by some of Canterbury's best lighting artists.