Funding boost pushes Wairarapa’s starry skies towards international recognition
A $100,000 investment from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) will take the Wairarapa a step closer to gaining international recognition.
The investment will allow Martinborough Dark Sky Incorporated (MDSI) to complete an extensive application to gain certification from the International Dark Sky Association for protecting its exceptionally clear night skies that allow for remarkable star gazing
MDSI Chairman Lee Mauger acknowledges it’s an ambitious project which would see the region become one of just 14 International Dark Sky Reserves around the world.
“The funding is fantastic news for the local community. It gives us the resources to put forward a complex application to the International Dark Sky Association to certify that our night time skies are some of the best in the world,” Mr Mauger says.
“This would have a huge impact on Wairarapa’s draw as a world-class astro-tourism destination, with photographers, astronomers, international visitors and locals alike able to enjoy incredible views of the Milky Way at night.” … Continue Reading
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