IN MEMORY OF PROFESSOR EWAN FORDYCE
It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Professor Ewan Fordyce, a pioneer in the field of paleontology whose ground...
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- Nov 15
- 3 min
10TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARKS
Every two years one of the UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGp) in the Global Geoparks Network (GGN) hosts a conference to share and exchange...
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- Nov 6
- 1 min
JOB VACANCY: GEOPARK MANAGER
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust is looking for a new Geopark Manager. You will have the opportunity to live in this stunning region, ..
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- Nov 6
- 2 min
WAITAKI WHITESTONE GEOPARK TRUST APPOINTS NEW CHAIR AND DEPUTY CHAIR
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chair and Deputy Chair, signalling a new era of ...
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- Sep 28
- 2 min
GEOPARK FESTIVAL 2023: FULL PROGRAMME
The Waitaki Whitestone UNESCO Global Geopark is thrilled to announce its programme for the upcoming Geopark Festival, taking place from...
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- Sep 1
- 2 min
THE TRUST EMBARKS ON INNOVATIVE GEOPARK DISCOVERY HUB BUSINESS CASE DEVELOPMENT
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust is delighted to announce a significant milestone in its mission to redefine geotourism experiences...
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- Jul 16
- 1 min
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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- Jun 6
- 2 min
CELEBRATING THE UNESCO MILESTONE WITH A CEREMONY, LUNCH & GUIDED BUS TOURS
After the official announcement by the Executive Board of UNESCO last week, the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust and Te Rūnanga o Moeraki...
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- May 24
- 4 min
Waitaki Whitestone Geopark endorsed as New Zealand’s first UNESCO Global Geopark
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has officially been designated as New Zealand's first and Australasia’s only UNESCO Global Geopark. There...
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Geoparkadmin
- Feb 1
- 1 min
GEOPARK COACH TOURS OFFERED TO VOLUNTEER GROUPS
The Vanished World Centre in association with other Duntroon attractions and the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark are offering four Geopark...
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Geoparkadmin
- Oct 19, 2022
- 1 min
CONTINUED GEOPARK PARTNER: ADAIR CRAIK CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCTS LTD
Adair Craik Chartered Accountants Ltd have continued their Waitaki Whitestone Geopark partnership for the third year in a row! At the end...
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Geoparkadmin
- Sep 16, 2022
- 3 min
WAITAKI WHITESTONE GEOPARK PROPOSED TO BE NZ'S FIRST UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
The Waitaki Whitestone aspiring Geopark is one step closer to becoming New Zealand’s first UNESCO Global Geopark following the...
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- Sep 15, 2022
- 1 min
7th ASIA PACIFIC GEOPARKS NETWORK SYMPOSIUM
Every two years one of the UNESCO Global Geoparks in the Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) hosts a symposium to share and exchange...
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- Aug 5, 2022
- 1 min
OUR LATEST AMBASSADORS
Since our Business & Community Ambassador Programme was launched in early June more and more businesses and community group have joined...
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Geoparkadmin
- Aug 2, 2022
- 1 min
OUR UNESCO EVALUATION MISSION
At the beginning of July our long-awaited UNESCO evaluation mission was finally upon us. We welcomed our two evaluators Nickolas Zouros...
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- Jun 30, 2022
- 1 min
MORE ŌAMARU PUBLIC GARDENS DISCOVERY TRAILS AVAILABLE
Thanks to funding from Network Waitaki's Community Fund, we were able to print another 500 copies of the popular Discovery Trail through...
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- Jun 17, 2022
- 2 min
NEW SIGNAGE TO PROMOTE CULTURAL, GEOLOGICAL AND NATURAL STORIES
We are excited to announce the installation of updated signage at some of our keys geosites across the Waitaki District. The revitalised...
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- Jun 9, 2022
- 2 min
WE ARE LAUNCHING OUR AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark (WWG) Trust is pleased to kick off its Business & Community Ambassador Programme with over 15 organisations..
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- Jun 7, 2022
- 1 min
WRAPPING UP THE EARTH: CAUGHT IN STONE EXHIBITION
Over the last two months, the Forrester Gallery and the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust have collaborated to bring the exhibition...
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- May 9, 2022
- 2 min
OCEANAGOLD RENEWS SPONSORSHIP FOR GEOPARK
OceanaGold, a significant employer in the Waitaki district, continues its commitment as a Founding Partner of the Waitaki Whitestone...
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