Join us for this spectacular event!

Come along to this free community event, for everybody!  Marvel at the beauty as the butterflies are released.  Wear orange to show your support for MS, and to attract butterflies!

Date and time
Sunday, 22nd February

Location
Auckland Botanic Gardens (South Lawn)
102 Hill Road. Manurewa, Auckland 2105

Cost
Free

Event Schedule

  • 10.00am – Arrive for raffles, bake sale, merchandise sales and activities

  • 10.30am – Welcome by Auckland Council

  • 10.45am – Sam Smith speaks to the crowd

  • 11.00am – Butterfly Release

  • 12.00pm – raffle drawn and event ends

You are welcome to stay for as long as you like after the event. Pack yourself a picnic and enjoy what the Botanic Gardens has to offer.

RSVP here

Why a Butterfly? 

The butterfly has become a powerful symbol of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Its shifting colours reflect the condition’s unpredictability — the changing symptoms, the uncertainty, and the daily challenges people with MS navigate. Like a butterfly adjusting to the wind, those living with MS show remarkable strength, resilience, and determination.

Some also note that certain MRI brain cross‑sections resemble a butterfly shape, adding further meaning to the symbol. For many, the butterfly represents hope and courage in the face of a complex and often invisible condition.

Want to dedicate a butterfly?

Dedicate a butterfly to a person living with MS or a valued supporter by donating and leaving a positive message.

Donate here
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