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35 days ago

The Year in Space 2025

Stardome Observatory & Planetarium from Te Whatu Stardome | Observatory + Planetarium

As the year comes to a close, Te Whatu Stardome invites you to The Year in Space 2025 — our annual full-dome journey through the most exciting astronomical and space-exploration moments of the past twelve months.

Catch up on the biggest stories from across the cosmos: the latest updates on Artemis, new Moon landings, dramatic Starship test flights, fresh discoveries on Mars, and even a few intriguing interstellar visitors.

You’ll also experience breathtaking new images released this year by the Vera C. Rubin Observatory and the James Webb Space Telescope, along with standout entries from the New Zealand Astrophotographer of the Year Awards — offering a uniquely Aotearoa perspective of our night sky.
Join us for a spectacular look back at the year’s most unforgettable cosmic moments.

Bookings essential. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for shows. Late entry into the planetarium is not possible once the show has started.

Free for annual pass holders.
Aimed at age 10+. Rated G.
Book now: www.stardome.org.nz...

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More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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3 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.7% Yes
    41.7% Complete
  • 33.5% Maybe?
    33.5% Complete
  • 24.8% No
    24.8% Complete
588 votes
25 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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