Our People
The Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve (AMIDSR) is managed by a board of dedicated people with wide ranging skills and interests. Our purpose is to preserve the dark sky reserve, provide outreach and education, promote star-gazing and astro-tourism and protect astronomical research at Mt John University Observatory.
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Prof John Hearnshaw
Astronomer
Emeritus Professor of Astronomy at the University of Canterbury. Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand.
Alan Gilmore
Astronomer
Past Superintendent of Mt John Observatory, Manager of the Reserve, Lake Tekapo.
Amy Menard
Administration/Marketing
Freelance marketing consultant at Skylark Creative.
Our Mission
Our Vision
The goals of the Board of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve are to protect and promote the quality of the dark skies over the reserve in order to retain accreditation from the International Dark-Sky Association.
To achieve these goals the Board will work to achieve the following Key Performance Indicators.
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To submit an annual report to the IDA which meets their requirements.
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To monitor the quality of the night sky and report to the IDA
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To work with the Mackenzie District Council (MDC) to maintain rules which protect the night sky
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To work with the MDC to ensure existing and proposed lighting complies with the rules
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To provide public outreach events within the Reserve area including a bi-annual Starlight Festival or Conference.
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To provide regular media releases outlining special events, information and concerns etc.
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