Keep up with the latest from the Kaikōura International Dark Sky Sanctuary. Here you’ll find news about our events, projects, and efforts to protect and celebrate our night sky.
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Kaikōura thanks NZTA for Lighting Upgrades Supporting Dark Sky Goals
Significant lighting upgrades completed along State Highway 1 in Kaikōura are being welcomed as a crucial step towards the town achieving international Dark Sky Community accreditation. The lighting upgrades by New
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Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust Featured in the December RASNZ Newsletter
We are thrilled to share that the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust has been profiled in the December 2025 Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand (RASNZ) Newsletter – Issue 291. The
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Celebrating Excellence: Larry Field Wins Prestigious DarkSky International Award
We are absolutely delighted to share that our very own Larry Field has been awarded the 2025 DarkSky International Dr Arthur Hoag & William T. Robinson Award — one of


