12th November 2026 Dark Sky / Great SouthLonger nights in winter gives operators across the region scope to develop stargazing and storytelling experiences.
26th August 2025 Dark Sky / OpinionDark skies are a growing attraction around the world, including in New Zealand, and Glen Hvenegaard, professor of environmental science at University of Alberta, shares some lessons from Canada.
10th June 2025 Dark SkyNew Zealand Post has released six new stamps with constellations on them to mark Matariki mā Puaka 2025, the Māori New Year.
4th February 2025 Dark SkyThe Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary has been certified as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.
13th September 2024 Dark SkyKaikōura has been designated an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by Dark Sky International.
20th January 2023 Dark SkyTourism development, winter tours and star gazing events, and more bed nights are among the benefits that could come from Wairarapa’s new International Dark Sky Reserve status
17th October 2022 Dark Sky / DHCA proposed Dark Sky reserve around the Coromandel is one step closer to achieving recognition after receiving a $50,000 grant.
12th August 2021 Dark Sky / LodgesLakestone Lodge at Lake Pukaki has been awarded the first Dark Sky Friendly status in the region by the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve board.
15th July 2021 Dark SkyGreat South hopes to achieve International Dark Sky Park protection.
9th December 2019 Dark Sky / Great SouthStewart Island/Rakiura’s dark sky accreditation has played a key part in visitor growth, with Great South reporting a 17% increase in visitor numbers on Stewart Island/Rakiura from April to September 2019,
11th October 2019 Attraction / Dark SkyThe Star Field observatory complex and astronomy centre in Martinborough is set to open later this month, with a new dark sky experience at Ruakokoputuna.
27th August 2018 Dark Sky / ToursA new night-time experience is to be launched in Tekapo to combat damage and destruction to the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd.
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