New Zealand's Tourism Minister proposes the nation becoming a "dark sky nation" for stargazing tourism, reducing light pollution, and boosting off-peak tourism.
New Zealand's Tourism Minister Matt Doocey supports transforming the country into a "dark sky nation" to attract international stargazing tourists, reduce light pollution, and boost off-peak tourism. The Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand suggests that a dark sky nation could generate $4.6M visitor spending in Waimakariri and create 24 jobs. The Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve, established in 2012, exemplifies a dark sky reserve in NZ.
June 02, 2024
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