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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

July Stargazing

Kaikōura Astronomers welcome you and your whanau to this free community stargazing evening hosted at the Hapuku School grounds from 5.30pm on Friday 5 July. Come and explore the night …

Kaikoura Dark Sky Trust AGM

Come along to the Kaikoura Dark Sky Trust AGM on Friday 5th July from 9.30am, upstairs in Encounter Cafe to find out what we’ve been up to over the last …

Matariki Celebrations

Come along and help us celebate Matariki on Thursday 4th July from 3:30pm – 6:30pm at the Memorial Hall. Kaikoura Dark Sky will be in the hall with our 2 Stellarium …

Our Supporters

A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible supporters—whether you’ve donated funds or provided services in kind, your generosity is truly inspiring. Thanks to you, the stars shine a little brighter. Want to be part of our journey? Become a supporter here. As a registered charitable organisation, we can provide a tax-deductible receipt.