DarkSky International is proud to announce Naseby as New Zealand’s first International Dark Sky Community, joining a network of Dark Sky Places across the country and a growing movement dedicated to protecting New Zealand’s dark skies and unique cultural heritage.

This recognition marks the culmination of years of grassroots effort, initiated by a passionate group of local residents who envisioned preserving the pristine night skies above their town. Their commitment, alongside support from the Central Otago District Council (CODC), has now placed Naseby on the global map as a leader in night sky conservation.