About

I am a strong advocate for dark skies, and a dark sky educator for my local astronomical society, and have really enjoyed my journey so far learning about how different technologies can protect the night sky, and how different types can make it disappear, as well as effect humans in a negative manner.

These 4000k blue light emitting led street lights have directly effected my own autistic son, and I recently wrote a full report around the effects to our current Central Government, Minister of Health.

Past Activities

Aurora Australis, An Astronomical Evening - 22nd July 2016, 75 attendees.
https://www.oamarumail.co.nz/community/skys-the-limit-for-astrophotographer/

Aurora Australis, Astronomical Evening continues - 2nd September 2016, 45 attendees.

Aurora Australis, Up Close and Personal - 5th May 2017, 75+ attendees.
https://www.oamarumail.co.nz/slideshow/left-speechless-by-lights-flight/

Aurora Australis, Hunting Antarctic Skies - 27th May 2018, 75+ attendees.

Importance of Dark Skies, Oamaru Intermediate School, Year 7 class, 17th May 2018, 25 attendees.

Proposal to local council to consider a dark sky park in a dark area of Oamaru township, https://www.oamarumail.co.nz/community/stellar-tourism-opportunity-seen/

Full report to our current Central Government, Minister of Health in regards to the effects of blue light on people with mental disabilities.

Online petition-https://www.change.org/p/nz-government-light-nz-smarter