{"id":27317,"date":"2022-11-14T09:02:03","date_gmt":"2022-11-14T09:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=27317"},"modified":"2022-11-14T11:12:58","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T11:12:58","slug":"dark-sky-nation-for-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/dark-sky-nation-for-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"An upcoming dark sky nation for New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is reported that New Zealand is aiming to become the second Dark Sky Nation in the world as a result of the latest developments in this regard. According to the reports, New Zealand will make all efforts to reduce light pollution further and preserve its pristine view of the night sky, despite 80 percent of the globe being affected by light pollution.<\/p>\n

What does it mean to be a Dark Sky Nation?<\/h2>\n

In the International Dark Sky Association (IDA), a Dark Place is defined as a land that is characterized by starry nights, which also has a nocturnal environment, which is protected in order to preserve it for its scientific, natural, educational, cultural heritage, and\/or public enjoyment, as defined by the International Dark Sky Association (IDA).<\/p>\n

As of 2020, there are only 115 dark sky parks in the world, 16 dark sky sanctuaries, and 20 dark sky reserves in the world. Niue, an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, is the only nation in the world at the moment that has been certified as a dark sky nation. This is an island country that is part of the Commonwealth of Nations.<\/p>\n

New Zealand’s goal to become a certified dark sky nation is an unprecedented milestone for the country. The indigenous Maori people of the country are taking the lead on this initiative, in an attempt to spread awareness about the ecological and cultural importance of the preservation of dark skies in the country, according to various reports.<\/p>\n

New Zealand’s dark skies hold a special significance for the Maori people, who use the maramataka (the lunar calendar) for planting, harvesting, fishing, and hunting, among other things.<\/p>\n

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