Events

Long-dead scientist Ernest Rutherford claws his way off the hundred-dollar note to give his first lecture in more than 70 years. Bursting with enthusiasm, charm and wit, Ernest will take you on a verbal walking tour through his adventurous life.

Grab the opportunity to become "Skyentists" for the evening, as you and your family enjoy the wonders of the southern night sky with local amateur astronomers.

Celebrate the creation of the southern hemisphere’s first International Dark Sky Reserve! Events include stargazing, lectures, a concert, an essay and poetry competition, documentaries on the night sky, a photographic exhibition, and more.

Conservation Week gives you the opportunity to celebrate the natural environment and help take care of your local special places. There are heaps of these places in New Zealand that you can visit all year round with your family and friends.