Matariki Colouring Competition
To celebrate the magic of Matariki, we’re inviting local artists of all ages to get creative through this Colouring In Competition. Three unique designs to choose from: A huge thank … Read more
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Celebrating Kaikōura’s Stars
Discover the magic above Kaikōura! Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly drop in event on Friday 30 May from 6-8pm celebrating our incredible night skies and the growing dark sky … Read more
6 Months on from Kaikōura becoming an International Dark Sky Sanctuary
In September 2024, 98% of the Kaikōura district was officially designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary—an incredible milestone for our region. We are now one of just 4 IDS Sanctuaries … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
