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’s SH1 Lighting Upgrade Showcased as a National Success Story
The Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust is delighted to see Kaikōura’s State Highway 1 lighting upgrade featured in a recent case study by Energy Light. The project demonstrates how road safety, environmental protection and dark sky preservation can work hand in hand when organisations collaborate towards a common goal. Leading up to Kaikōura’s International Dark Sky…
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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 High School students who attended: After an early start from KHS, we arrived at the Scenic Marlborough Hotel around 9AM. After a welcome by the…
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Rangi Takō | Winterstellar Exhibition Inspires Kaikōura Community
Kaikōura has just hosted an inspiring celebration of the night sky, with the Rangi Takō | Winterstellar Exhibition drawing strong community interest at the Mayfair Arts & Culture Centre from 6–21 March. Presented by the Winterstellar Charitable Trust in partnership with the Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust, the exhibition brought world class astrophotography and film to…