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Year: 2026

Matariki Stargazing at Fyffe House

Join the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust on Saturday 11 July from 8.30 to 9.30pm at Fyffe House for a special evening of stargazing as we celebrate Matariki and explore the …

Matariki Morning at Wakatu Quay

As the first light of dawn begins to touch the horizon, join together at Wakatu Quay for a special community gathering to celebrate Matariki. Friday 10 July | 6:30am – …

RASNZ Conference 2026

On Saturday 16th May a delegation from Kaikōura High School travelled up to Blenheim for the 2026 Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand (RASNZ) Conference. Recount from the four Kaikōura …

Informal Astronomy Talks & Demos

Curious about the night sky? Interested in learning to use a telescope or camera to explore the Milky Way? Wondering what stars are made of, or what there is to …

A Wonderful Day at the Kaikōura A&P Show

Thanks to everyone who came along to the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust stall at this year’s A&P Show. What a wonderful day it was with bright blue skies, horses next …

Approved Sports Lighting

New Sports Lighting Sets the Standard at Takahanga MainPower Multi Sport Court The Kaikōura District Council has recently completed the installation of new sports lighting at the refurbished Takahanga MainPower Multi Sport …

Have Your Say

A short survey to support Kaikōura’s dark sky future In September 2024, Kaikōura was officially designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary, recognising the exceptional quality of our skies and the …

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