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
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Léna Sakalian
Jan 311 min read
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
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Admin
Dec 20, 20231 min read
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 ...
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Admin
Nov 15, 20233 min read
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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Admin
Nov 15, 20233 min read
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, 20231 min read
[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, ..
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Admin
Nov 6, 20232 min read
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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Admin
Sep 28, 20232 min read
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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Admin
Sep 1, 20232 min read
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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Admin
Jul 16, 20231 min read
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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Admin
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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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Admin
May 24, 20234 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20223 min read
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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Geoparkadmin
Sep 15, 20221 min read
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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Geoparkadmin
Aug 5, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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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Admin
Jun 30, 20221 min read
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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Admin
Jun 17, 20222 min read
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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