Could the Waitākere Ranges become a dark sky park?
Kia ora neighbours, parts of the Waitākere Ranges could be set to become an internationally recognised dark sky park if light pollution can be monitored.
Waitākere Ranges Local Board wants to apply for accreditation to gain international dark sky park status, but there are a number of steps to address first.
An Auckland Council spokesperson said Arataki, Huia, Whatipū, Karekare, Piha, Anawhata and Te Henga were all good places in the area to see the dark sky.
Would you like to see the area get dark sky accreditation?
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