Geo Radio - Waitaki Whitestone Geopark

Announcing our new General Manager 30.04.2024 3:16 ↓

Find out more in our May newsletter!

Things to do... 12.04.2024 3:56 ↓

A few ideas for things to do these school holidays...

Earth science is more than rocks 05.04.2024 6:04 ↓

Through studying science we learn about the world around us...and more...

Some geosites to visit 22.03.2024 4:55 ↓

For more geosites to visit see our website www.whitestonegeopark.nz

Outreach 15.03.2024 3:25 ↓

We recently participated in an Enviroschools hui where we explored the science of water holding capacity in soils.

Zealandia - the 8th continent 08.03.2024 4:59 ↓

Learn about the continent of Zealandia through the rocks and stories of the Waitaki Whitestone Geopark

Sign up for our newsletter 08.03.2024 3:14 ↓

Keep up to date with events and more!

Mural showing underwater scene 23.02.2024 5:13 ↓

A new mural in Chelmer Street, Oamaru shows an ancient underwater scene - an artists impression of what the Oamaru area was like around 35 million years ago....and what lived there....

Easy ways to navigate our resources 16.02.2024 4:35 ↓

With our easy to use website check out our resources See www.whitestonegeopark.nz

What's on offer for schools this year? 09.02.2024 3:49 ↓

Learn about what's on offer for schools this year.

Lisa wraps up her time with the Geopark 02.02.2024 5:39 ↓

Lisa thinks back on her time with the Geopark.

Self guided tours around the Geopark 26.01.2024 4:19 ↓

Learn about the different tours you can explore - including the new tour at Macraes. Download the app and chose from a range of tours.

From fossils in a field to a UNESCO Geopark... 12.01.2024 5:37 ↓

The discoveries and people who were there at the beginning of the journey...

Explore the Geopark 05.01.2024 3:35 ↓

Listen here to find out how.

Introducing our new team member 29.12.2023 2:55 ↓

Welcome to our new team member for the summer - learn more here.

Trotters Gorge school trip 22.12.2023 4:53 ↓

Our Geoeducator recently accompanied a school group on a field trip to learn about formation of our landscapes and ancient New Zealand.

Check out our Touring App 15.12.2023 2:29 ↓

Keen to explore the Geopark? Download our Touring App - see https://www.whitestonegeopark.nz/geopark-app

Conference learnings 08.12.2023 5:32 ↓

Hear about the recent GSNZ conference and takeaways we can learn from.

Volcanic education programme 08.12.2023 5:52 ↓

Learn more about this programme offered for primary schools through the Waitaki District.

Touring App and the new Moa Trail 24.11.2023 5:06 ↓

Check out our free Touring App at https://www.whitestonegeopark.nz/geopark-app

Changes for the Geopark 23.11.2023 5:44 ↓

Big changes ahead for the Geopark - a new Chair, a new Manager, a new project....listen here to learn more.

GNS Science visit Palmerston Primary School 10.11.2023 6:58 ↓

GNS Science recently visited Palmerston Primary School to deliver an exciting interactive earth science programme. Learn more here!

Geopark Festival Debrief 03.11.2023 4:22 ↓

What a successful festival last weekend!!! Over 35 activities and events spread across our district to showcase the treasures of the Waitaki. Listen hear to how it all went.

School outreach and Geopark Festival 27.10.2023 5:59 ↓

Learn more about what kind of activities and events are planned for the Geopark Festival 2023 at www.whitestonegeopark.nz

What's going on at the Geopark Festival 20.10.2023 6:40 ↓

Grab a programme today, or download a copy from www.whitestonegeopark.nz Come and join in the events 27 - 29th October 2023.