Choosing the right tools to explore the night sky
Come along to the Kaikoura Museum on Wednesday 5th March from 6.30pm to get some tips and tricks from Andrew Buckingham. Exploring the night sky can be an incredible journey, … Read more
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Kaikoura A&P Show Success
There was a real buzz around the Dark Sky Project at the 2025 Kaikoura A&P Show on Saturday 23rd February, with lots of interest in our brand-new Outdoor Lighting Display, … Read more
Join Kaikōura Dark Skies at the A&P Show
We’d love to see you at this year’s Kaikōura A&P Show on Saturday 22nd February. Come and say hello and be-in-to-win a family stargazing tour pass! You have a chance to … Read more
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
DarkSky International comes to Kaikōura
Working together towards a DarkSky Nation – You’re invited to the Kaikōura Museum from 6.00-7.30pm on Friday 25th October for a free community event. Understand more about the global DarkSky … Read more
HEALTH & WELL-BEING EXPO
The Kaikoura Dark Sky Trust will be at the Health & Well-Being EXPO from 2-7pm at the Memorial Hall on Wednesday 25 September 2024. Find out how increased exposure to … 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
Celebratory Stargazing Party
The Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust invite you and your whanau to join with us at Fyffe House on Wednesday 11 September from 7pm for a stargazing party with telescopes, speeches, … 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
