Wairarapa is aiming to become the world’s largest dark sky reserve. Led by Wairarapa Dark Sky Society, the goal has been backed by local astronomers, businesses, conservationists and councils and the region is in the process of becoming accredited by the International Dark-Sky Association. Becky Bateman, who runs local astronomy tour company Under The Stars, […]
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