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Aug 29, 20192 min read
SCHOOL OF ROCKS (TERM 1 & 2)
The kids in the School of Rocks programme had a lot of fun in Terms 2 and 2. The older classes were learning about and looking for ...
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Geoparkadmin
Aug 11, 20191 min read
SCHOOL COMPETITION WINNERS
The results from the School Holiday competition are in - and we are so impressed. Here are the winners: ...
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Aug 5, 20192 min read
HIGH COUNTRY SALMON
Fast Flows the Mountain Water - Here, at the highest point of the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark, snow makes molars of the mountains, and the...
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Geoparkadmin
Jul 26, 20192 min read
Science and Research wed Geotourism in Waitaki
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark and GNS Science have signed a memorandum of understanding to support the Geopark's nomination to UNESCO ...
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Geoparkadmin
Jul 25, 20192 min read
River-T Estate Wines
A leap of faith, taken wearing cowboy boots. To begin with, nobody knew they were even there, hidden behind a poplar hedge, ...
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Jul 24, 20193 min read
GEOTRAILS A PERFECT FITT
Helen Fitt started researching Geotrails in Waitaki this week. A postdoctoral fellow at the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Tourism ...
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Geoparkadmin
Jul 18, 20192 min read
THE NATURAL DAIRY
Starting up The Natural Dairy has been far from idyllic, which is why it's great to hear that business is now booming.
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Geoparkadmin
Jul 15, 20192 min read
Three new trustees announced
Recently the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trustees advertised for expression of interest from people who might want to join them...
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Geoparkadmin
Jul 15, 20192 min read
Oamaru Organics
Oamaru Organics is one of the oldest and larges growers in the South Island and the region's only grower of many brassica and leafy crops.
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Geoparkadmin
Jul 11, 20191 min read
School holiday competition: How were the elephant rocks formed?
Here is a school holiday competition for local children who live in the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark area.
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Geoparkadmin
Jul 1, 20192 min read
Eat the park: geogastronomy workshops present ways of partnering
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust held two Geogastronomy workshops in June at the Oamaru Opera House.
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May 13, 20192 min read
Geogastronomy Workshop planned
‘Geogastronomy’ is essentially the taste of a place. The term encompasses the unique character of foods (including brews and wines)...
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May 1, 20191 min read
WANTED: Trustees for the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark Trust
We’re seeking bold leaders, fearless champions to join the group that steers our waka The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark aspires to UNESCO...
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Dec 13, 20181 min read
The geo-roadshow comes to you
We had a marvellous time taking our Geo roadshow to Twizel, Omarama and Kurow this week. Santa was even there! While educating people...
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Dec 6, 20182 min read
Funding win for School of Rocks
Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has won government funding to aid in its aim to inspire a new generation of people who will care for our...
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Nov 12, 20182 min read
One step closer to Global Geopark
The Waitaki Whitestone Geopark full Application Dossier has been sent to UNESCO in Paris. Now we wait! It's away! This week we submitted...
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Oct 15, 20181 min read
Field Days Fun
The Whitestone Geopark team have a wild weekend at Otago Field Days in Palmerston. We made lots of new friends at the Otago Field Days in...
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Aug 14, 20181 min read
Set in Stone: Trust Deed signed
A story 35 million years in the making, featuring volcanos, moa and 2 metre-tall penguins had its latest instalment inscribed by human...
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Aug 10, 20181 min read
UNESCO NZ comes for a visit
To better appreciate the special nature of Waitaki Whitestone Geopark, commissioners from the New Zealand offices of UNESCO enjoyed the...
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Jun 11, 20182 min read
Whitestone Geopark UNESCO success
Waitaki Whitestone Geopark has been selected as preferred candidate for UNESCO Global Geoparks programme. The New Zealand National...
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