Towards a Dark Sky Nation
Kyra Xavia, a responsible lighting advocate, and NZ Delegate for Dark Sky International spoke at the 2024 New Zealand Starlight Conference in Tekapo. Kyra is also a trustee of the … Read more
Be Informed Archive
RNZ interview with Jesse Mulligan
On Friday 8th November, Colette Doughty, Project Coordintor for the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust chatted to Jesse Mulligan from Radio New Zealand about our Kaikōura dark sky journey and what … Read more
Fyffe House Stargazing Celebration
Local members of the community came together on Wednesday evening at Fyffe House for an informal celebration around the camp fire with hot drinks, toasted marshmallows and the use of … Read more
Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust Achieves Prestigious International Dark Sky Sanctuary Status
Kaikōura, South Island, Aotearoa New Zealand – 12 September 2024 – DarkSky International officially designated Kaikōura as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary today. The twenty-second location globally to earn this … Read more
Private plan change update to the existing lighting provisions
Update August 2024 To meet Dark Sky International (DSI) outdoor lighting standards, updates to the existing Kaikoura lighting provisions were needed. The necessary process is nearly complete, and we expect … Read more
Why you should support the proposed outdoor lighting provisions
Kaikōura Dark Sky is a community led project created to help protect the natural darkness of our pristine night sky from ever-increasing risks of light pollution. The charitable trust is … Read more
Stargazing signs help promote the enjoyment of our night sky
Stargazing signs have been installed at six specific locations. Designed to help raise awareness and enjoyment of our amazing Southern skies across the whole of the Kaikōura district. Use the … Read more
Positive Step forward in Kaikōura’s bid for international DarkSky Accreditation
On Wednesday 31 January, Mayor and Councillors unanimously choose to adopt a draft private plan change prepared and lodges by the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust. The draft plan change will … Read more
Oxford Forest Conservation Area earns International Dark Sky Park accreditation
Oxford Forest Conservation Area (11,350 hectares) in Cantebury has become the latest accredited dark sky site in New Zealand. DARKSKY INTERNATIONAL has recognised the community’s work in – Promoting practical and quality … Read more
Self-guided Stargazing Video
Prepare yourself for the best self-guided stargazing experience anywhere in the district of Kaikōura. Join with Theo & Grace from the Kaikōura Youth Council as they share with you our … Read more
