Our Dark Sky News

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.

  • 2025 International Dark Sky Week

    2025 International Dark Sky Week

    To celebrate this global event from the 21st to 28th April, we’re inviting the Kaikōura community to get involved in three exciting ways: With the help of the awesome team … Read more

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  • Outdoor Lighting Display

    Outdoor Lighting Display

    Check out our community interactive lighting display With help from the awesome team at the Kaikōura Community Shed, we’ve created an interactive visual lighting display showing real examples of “good, … Read more

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  • Join the 2025 Globe at Night Citizen Science Campaign

    Join the 2025 Globe at Night Citizen Science Campaign

    Between April 19th and 28th, we invite all Kaikoura locals aged 8 and up to participate in the 2025 Globe at Night program. This global citizen science initiative helps map … Read more

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Thank you to all our supporters who have kindly provided free ongoing services & advice or have generously donated funds. You are amazing and the stars will shine a little brighter because of you.

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