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28.11.23: NEW ZEALAND GEOPARK GROUP
Are you interested in the development of Geoparks within New Zealand? We are looking to establish a New Zealand Geopark Group. An ...
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Nov 23, 20231 min read


12. - 22.10.23: WAITAKI MOA TRAIL
New Zealand was once home to the now extinct Moa - one of the biggest birds to have ever lived! The Waitaki Moa Trail links moa and moa-...
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Oct 12, 20231 min read


02.09.23: GEOLOGY UNEARTHED: ELEPHANT ROCKS & ANATINI
Become an expert on local geologic attractions of Elephant Rocks and Anatini. Discover the fascinating stories behind the local geosites...
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Aug 2, 20231 min read


BECOME AN ACTIVE PART OF THE GEOPARK FESTIVAL
Become an active part of the Geopark Festival at the end of October 2023! The Waitaki Whitestone UNESCO Global Geopark was endorsed as...
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Jul 16, 20231 min read


07.07.23 FAMILY ROCKS
Bring your Waitaki rocks along to the Waitaki Museum to be identified by the Geopark’s geologist Sasha and plot them on our giant map!
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Jun 21, 20231 min read


01.03.23 PUBLIC TALK: GEOTOURISM AND GEOPARKS
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark presents: Geotourism and Geoparks -
A Global Overview. Geoparks are vehicles which foster sustainable...
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Jan 27, 20231 min read


12.03.23 BEACH CLEAN UP FOR SEAWEEK
We are excited to host another Beach Clean Up for Seaweek 2023. Bring the whole family and join us for a fun day out at one of our...
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Jan 10, 20231 min read


11.02.23: THE VOLCANO BENEATH YOUR FEET / GEOLOGY OF KĀKAUNUI/KAKANUI
Become an expert on local geologic attractions of Kākaunui/Kakanui. Did you know that this town lies on an ancient underwater volcano?
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Jan 8, 20231 min read
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17.11.22 WAITAKI DAM GUIDED TOUR [fully booked]
We are very fortunate that Meridian Energy has offered to open up the Waitaki Dam and guide a group through the historic area of the dam...
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Nov 3, 20221 min read


20.10.22 Public talk: PROTECTING MĀORI ROCK ART
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark presents: Protecting Māori Rock Art.
Māori rock art sites are a distinctive feature of the mana whenua...
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Aug 30, 20221 min read


06.10.22 SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN: GEO-WALK AND ACTIVTIES
Join us for a fun, family-friendly Geo-walk and activities at the Ōamaru Public Gardens to learn more about the different rock types of...
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Aug 29, 20221 min read


15.09.22 Public talk: MACRAES: GOLD ROCKS
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark presents: Macraes: Gold Rocks. With over 30 years' active mining at Macraes, OceanaGold has a large amount...
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Aug 29, 20221 min read


18.08.22 Public talk: THE MACKENZIE BASIN'S OSTLER FAULT
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark presents:
The Mackenzie Basin's Ostler Fault
One of New Zealand's most spectacular active faults
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Jun 23, 20221 min read


21.07.22 Public talk: DISCOVERING THE PEOPLE OF VICTORIAN ŌAMARU
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark presents: Discovering the people of Victorian Oamaru. Oamaru is famous for its striking Victorian era white..
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Jun 12, 20221 min read


16.06.22 Public Talk: THE ANCIENT VOLCANOES THAT FORMED OAMARU & KAKANUI
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark presents: The ancient volcanoes that formed Oamaru & Kakanui. Volcanic rocks in North Otago were emplaced...
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May 18, 20221 min read


19.05.22 Virtual Public Talk: RECONSTRUCTING CLIMATE USING GLACIERS
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark presents: Reconstructing climate using glaciers. Mountain glaciers are sensitive climate indicators that...
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May 8, 20221 min read


17.05.22 WEBINAR: Earth caught in stone
Join us virtually to meet some of the scientists and artists from Earth caught in stone at the Forrester Gallery.
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May 3, 20221 min read


12.06.22 BEACH CLEAN UP AT MOERAKI BOULDERS
We are excited to host another Beach Clean Up for World Ocean Day. Bring the whole family and join us for a fun day out at one of our...
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Apr 29, 20221 min read


21.04.22 Virtual Public Talk: INSIGHTS INTO PAST CLIMATE FROM LOESS
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark presents: ...and for the last glacial maximum, cold and
windy with some warm spells:
Insights into past...
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Mar 28, 20222 min read


17.03.22 Virtual Public Talk: VIRTUAL GEOSITE TOUR
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark presents: Virtual Geosite Tour
Campbells Bay - Anatini - Puketapu - Clay Cliffs. Join us for a virtual tour..
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Feb 28, 20221 min read
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