http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.wairarapadarksky.nz en-us Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:15:45 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/post/162153/tuna-after-twilight/ by Joseph Potangaroa, Potangaroa Education... Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:50:22 +1300 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/#post162153 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/post/161817/wairarapa-nature-at-night/ From 13–27 April, this region-wide celebration brings together International Dark Sky Week, Conservation Week and more, with a vibrant programme of local events, displays and storytelling.Discover world-class stargazing in our International Dark Sky Reserves and meet the weird and wonderful wildlife that comes alive after dusk. Our dark skies are globally recognised - now it’s time to experience the magic right on your doorstep.Click on Nature at Night tab in our menu to explore the fabulous... Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:55:16 +1300 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/#post161817 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/post/158812/astronomy-vs-the-billionaire-space-race/ We are thrilled to announce we are part of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand's , Beatrice Hill Tinsley Lecture Tour for 2026.We invite you to join us at The Waihinga Centre in Martinborough on Thursday 12th February at 7pm to enjoy the fascinating lecture " Astronomy vs. the Billionaire Space Race" by Dr. Samantha Lawler who is visiting from Canada.In February 2024, hundreds of pounds of potentially lethal debris from a SpaceX Crew Dragon trunk from a private astronaut mission f... Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:07:33 +1300 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/#post158812 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/post/157038/wairarapa-dark-sky-calendar--a-perfect-gift/ The Wairarapa Dark Sky calendar is here!Featuring 13 stunning images form a group of talented astrophotographers including, Chris Murphy of Last Quarter Photography (who recently won an award from National Geographic NZ for his astrophotography), David Jensen, Glen Butler, (also recently recognized in the NZ Astrophotography competition), Keith Malloy, Matt Balkam (who is capturing stunning imagery form the recently-opened Cretney Observatory in Ruakokopatuna) and Mike Heydon of Jet Product... Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:14:40 +1300 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/#post157038 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/post/155571/dark-sky-international-milestone/ Dark sky protection levels widen across the globeWairarapa’s Dark Sky Reserve has congratulated DarkSky International for accrediting 250 dark sky places across the globe _ as people work to preserve the sky scape above from growing light pollution. “The dark sky protects human health, animal, bird, tree and insect health _ by ensuring essential darkness  is shielded from unnecessary light,” Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve chair Viv Napier said in a statement. These protected areas serve a... Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:09:51 +1300 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/#post155571 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/post/144674/our-dark-sky-week-call-to-action/ Become a citizen of science and complete a Globe at Night recording. Over the next 3 nights as part of our Dark Sky week challenge we invite you to step out and look up to find the Southern Cross constellation, also known as Crux. It is easily identifiable as a kite-shape, made up of four bright stars forming an imaginary cross. You can then complete a Globe at night recording detailing the sky visibility at the time of viewing. No special kit required you just need your eyes and a device to log... Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:47:27 +1200 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/#post144674 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/post/135564/carterton-gets-ready-to-launch/ Carterton is gearing up to celebrate Space Week from the 5th of October to the 11th of October 2024.World Space Week is an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to improving the human condition.To check out the array of events head to the FB page.... Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:18:32 +1300 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/#post135564 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/post/131769/dark-sky-steering-group-set-up/ A region-wide special steering group which the Dark Sky Reserve Association are part of has been formed to promote Wairarapa’s accredited dark sky reserve status.Read more in this Wairarapa Time Age articleImage credit featured in article & above from Hari Mogosanu and Sam Leske of Star Safari... Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:15:42 +1200 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/#post131769 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/post/130330/matariki-celebrations-to-enjoy-in-the-wairarapa/ There are plenty of ways to celebrate Matariki in the Wairarapa. See a full line up thanks to the Destination Wairarapa team who drive the  development of all astro tourism and promote activities and events in the Dark Sky Reserve & wider Wairarapa region. Celebrating Matariki... Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:53:23 +1200 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/#post130330 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/post/129979/dark-sky-tourism-a-focus/ Tourism minister backs move to attract stargazing travellersTourism Minister Matt Doocey has voiced his support of Dark Sky tourism, citing the appeal to international visitors and the associated economic benefits. Read the full article on Stuff here  Tourism NZ’s research shows more than 70% of people thinking about visiting New Zealand were interested in stargazing. The potential to attract visitors during the off-peak and shoulder seasons, frequently the best time for star ga... Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:20:26 +1200 http://www.wairarapadarksky.nz/blog/#post129979