Tag: new zealand

Naseby becomes New Zealand’s first International Dark Sky Community

Press release

After nearly a decade of unwavering dedication, the Naseby community is celebrating a landmark achievement: official certification as New …

September 22, 2025

Tāhuna Glenorchy becomes New Zealand’s fifth International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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The Tāhuna Glenorchy Dark Sky Sanctuary was certified as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary by DarkSky International

February 3, 2025

Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust achieves International Dark Sky Sanctuary status for Ka Whata Tu o Rakihouia Conservation Park and surrounding Department of Conservation lands

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DarkSky International officially designated Kaikōura, New Zealand as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary.

September 11, 2024

Kawarau Gibbston becomes the seventh International Dark Sky Place in Aotearoa/New Zealand

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Queenstown-Lakes District of Otago, New Zealand DarkSky International certified Kawarau Gibbston as an International Dark Sky Park (IDSP).

May 8, 2024

Oxford Forest Conservation Area named New Zealand’s second International Dark Sky Park

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Oxford, New Zealand Oxford Forest Conservation Area, covering 11,350 hectares, has been certified as the newest International Dark Sky …

January 30, 2024

Nalayini Brito-Davies: Leading dark skies in New Zealand

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Nalayini Brito-Davies, a DarkSky Advocate and astronomer with a finance background, leads New Zealand’s journey to become a dark …

March 17, 2023

Request for support for a petition to reduce light pollution at night in New Zealand

Guest Writer

The following is a guest post by Nalayini Brito-Davies, Vice President of the IDA Board of Directors. As with …

January 24, 2023

Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve Becomes New Zealand’s Second International Dark Sky Reserve

Press release

SOUTH WAIRARAPA and CARTERTON DISTRICTS, New Zealand – The Districts of South Wairarapa and Carterton of New Zealand’s North …

January 19, 2023