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A a prime spot to view the solar eclipse
The Waitaki Whitestone UNESCO Global Geopark could be one of New Zealand's best locations for viewing the total solar eclipse of 22 July 2028.
1 day ago
New map launched and installed!
We're excited to have our new Geopark Map installed in the Grainstore in the heart of the Ōamaru Heritage Precinct.
Aug 1
ANCIENT UNDERWATER MURAL
The Geopark recently contracted a group of local artists to brighten up a roadside barrier in Chelmer St Oamaru. Behind the barrier is a Ge
Feb 28, 2024
FAREWELL LISA!
It is with a bittersweet feeling that we are saying goodbye to our Manager, Geopark, Lisa Heinz. Lisa was with the Waitaki Whitesto
Jan 31, 2024
WELCOME TO LENA SAKALIAN-BLACK
We are delighted to introduce our newest team member, Léna Sakalian-Black, who will be joining us throughout the summer months. Léna is ...
Dec 21, 2023
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...
Nov 15, 2023
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...
Nov 15, 2023
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[Closed] 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, ..
Nov 6, 2023
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 ...
Nov 6, 2023
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...
Sep 28, 2023
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...
Sep 1, 2023
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...
Jul 17, 2023
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...
Jun 6, 2023
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...
May 25, 2023
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...
Feb 1, 2023
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...
Oct 20, 2022
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...
Sep 16, 2022
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...
Sep 15, 2022
OUR LATEST AMBASSADORS
Since our Business & Community Ambassador Programme was launched in early June more and more businesses and community group have joined...
Aug 5, 2022
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...
Aug 3, 2022
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