Home > 2023

Year: 2023

The Proposed Private Plan Change

Help Kaikōura become a Dark Sky Sanctuary & Community – The Dark Sky Plan Change  The Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust (Trust) is about to apply to the International Dark Sky …

Kaikōura Dark Sky EXPO

Come along to our EXPO from the 22nd to 28th May 2023 in the Exhibition Suite at the Mayfair Theatre and learn all about our proposed International Dark Sky Sancutary. …

EXPO – 5 Stargazing evenings

As part of the Kaikōura Dark Sky EXPO week from Monday 22nd to Friday 27th May 2023 there will be stargazing from the Mayfair Starlight Balcony every evening from 7pm …

Dark Sky Quiz – Answers

Thanks to all those who took part in our recent Kaikōura Dark Sky Quiz to celebrate International Dark Sky Week 2023. Here are the answers: What is our home galaxy …

Telescope Stargazing Evening

As as part of International Dark Sky Week come along and discover the splendours of the Kaikōura night sky on Tuesday 25th April (NEW DATE) The Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust invite you …

Private Plan Change Process Underway

Black hole - Globular cluster

In order to protect the natural darkness of the sky across the district, the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust are preparing a private plan change to the Kaikōura District Plan to …

Kaikōura A&P Show Stopper

Community - Kaikoura Surf

So many fantastic colouring in and art entries for the night sky categories this year. Thanks to everyone who entered. The working group had so much fun chatting to lots …

+ More

Our Supporters

A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible supporters—whether you’ve donated funds or provided services in kind, your generosity is truly inspiring. Thanks to you, the stars shine a little brighter. Want to be part of our journey? Become a supporter here. As a registered charitable organisation, we can provide a tax-deductible receipt.