Museum, Sky Tower light up for France

The Auckalnd City Museum under the tri-colour lights of the French flag in rememberance to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in Paris today. Herald On Sunday photo by Chris Louft

Auckland's Sky Tower has tonight lit up in the colours of the French flag to show solidarity with Paris in the wake of today's terrorist attacks.

It's joined a host of iconic buildings around the world to be illuminated in blue, white and red.

SkyCity chief executive Nigel Morrison said he was "appalled by the atrocities" that occurred in Paris and the gesture was a mark of sympathy and respect for the French people.

"I'm sure all of Auckland and New Zealand stands beside France tonight. Lighting the Sky Tower in the colours of the tricolore is one small way to show we care," Mr Morrison
said.

The Sky Tower is one of many major buildings and monuments around the world changing colour today.

The Eiffel Tower has gone dark in memory of the attack victims.

Locally, Auckland Museum has also lit up in blue, white and red.

The spire of New York's One World Trade Centre was also lit in blue, white and red, as was Wembley Stadium, the London Eye and National Gallery in England, City Hall in Rome and the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.

The Sydney Opera House is also expected to follow suit this evening.

The Sky Tower will remain blue, white and red until Monday.

Auckland Council and Mayor Len Brown have expressed their sympathy for the people of Paris after today's terror attacks.

In a statement this evening on behalf of the city the mayor and councillors offered its sympathy and support to Parisians.

"They Mayor and Auckland Council, on behalf of the people of Auckland, expresses its sympathy for the people of Paris following the events of the last 24 hours," it read.

Toronto, Canada stands with Paris. https://t.co/kfNYVpqTqN

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World landmarks are lit in red, white, and blue tonight to honor the Paris terror victims https://t.co/pZ69qL6KK5 pic.twitter.com/FO0wDIc4vf

— Jim Dalrymple II (@Dalrymple) November 14, 2015