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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 …

Rangi Takō | Winterstellar Astrophotography Exhibition

We’re thrilled to announce Rangi Takō | Winterstellar, one of Aotearoa’s most breathtaking astrophotography exhibitions, is coming to Kaikōura in March. 6th to 21st March 2026Mayfair Arts & Culture Centre, …

Lunar Community Night

Lunar Community Night on Saturday 31st January 2026 at Fyffe House NASA’s Artemis mission is set to return humans to the Moon for the first time since Apollo, marking the …

Congratulations to Nicky McArthur MNZM

Congratulations to Nicky McArthur MNZM. We are absolutely delighted to congratulate Nicky on being recognised in the 2026 King’s Honours List, where she has been awarded Member of the New …

Kaikoura Astronomy Centre Opens

The new Moana Skies Astronomy Centre is open from midday to 7pm daily (except Tuesdays) from Friday 12th December 2025 at 8 Beach Road. To celebrate this massive milestone, the …

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