SKYCITY is celebrating the launch of Auckland Cup Week by lighting Auckland’s iconic landmark, the Sky Tower purple and green from tonight until 14 March.

Auckland Cup Week, New Zealand’s richest sporting event is where this nation's finest horses, jockeys and trainers compete for the biggest prizes in the country at Ellerslie Racecourse. Combined with fabulous fashions, exquisite hospitality and all-day entertainment, it's New Zealand's largest and most exclusive party!

SKYCITY is delighted to support the Auckland Racing Club and Auckland Cup Week this season and is the proud sponsor of SKYCITY Diamond Day on 13 March at Ellerslie. This will be a wonderful day of glitz, glamour and horse racing and it’s also ladies’ day!

SKYCITY is also hosting the SKYCITY Diamond Day Ball at the SKYCITY Convention Centre on Thursday 4 March. An evening packed with great food, entertainment and glamour. Tickets are still available at www.ticketek.co.nz.