{"title":"Additional material","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"otehiwai-mt-john-observatory-open-day-2026","title":"Ōtehīwai Mt John Observatory Open Day 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003eSaturday 11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun Superscript SCXW102946054 BCX0\" data-fontsize=\"12\"\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e July 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW102946054 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003eCelebrate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003eMatariki\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e 2026 at the University of Canterbury \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003eŌtehīwai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e Mt John Observatory, New Zealand’s premier astronomical research facility. Join us on Saturday the 11th of July for an exciting Open Day featuring free guided tours of the research telescopes. Your guides will be astronomy staff and students from the University of Canterbury (UC), who conduct world-class research at the Observatory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW102946054 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003eTours will \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003edepart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e from the Observatory summit. Please follow the signs from the summit carpark to the tour meeting point. UC staff will be on hand on the mountain to give directions. Tours will \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003ecommence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e shortly after 9:30 am, with the last tour \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003edeparting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e at 3:30 pm. Tours will set off when approximately 10 people are gathered at the meeting point. Each tour lasts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003eapproximately 45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e minutes to 1 hour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW102946054 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003eDuring your visit, you will get a \"behind-the-scenes\" look at our four primary research telescopes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW102946054 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW102946054 BCX0\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003eThe 1.8-metre MOA Telescope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW102946054 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW102946054 BCX0\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003eThe 1-metre McLellan Telescope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW102946054 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW102946054 BCX0\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003eThe 0.6-metre Boller \u0026amp; Chivens (B\u0026amp;C) Telescope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW102946054 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ListContainerWrapper SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"BulletListStyle1 SCXW102946054 BCX0\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props='{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\",\"469777815\":\"multilevel\"}' data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\" role=\"listitem\" class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003eThe 0.6-metre Optical Craftsmen (OC) Telescope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW102946054 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003eBefore and after the tour you can explore the public areas of the Observatory summit and enjoy tasty food and beverages at the Dark Sky Astro Cafe (10am to 3pm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW102946054 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003eWhile the UC Observatory telescope tours are free, please note that the standard road fee ($14 per car) still applies for vehicle access to the summit. However, walking up from Tekapo village is free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW102946054 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" class=\"TextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003eDon't\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102946054 BCX0\"\u003e miss this exciting opportunity to explore the heart of the International Dark Sky Reserve!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW102946054 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matariki Mackenzie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47935703941350,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/6990\/1286\/files\/cfcf144b-e7e0-4bb9-977b-36d2f082905b.jpg?v=1782782995"},{"product_id":"festival-offer-tekapo-springs","title":"Festival Offer - Tekapo Springs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW205411641 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW205411641 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW205411641 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205411641 BCX0\"\u003eAs supporters of Matariki Mackenzie, Tekapo Springs are offering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW205411641 BCX0\"\u003efestival-goers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205411641 BCX0\"\u003e 15% off their Soak \u0026amp; Skate Combo on Saturday 11 July.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props=\"{}\" class=\"EOP Selected SCXW205411641 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW205411641 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW205411641 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun SCXW205411641 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-NZ\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205411641 BCX0\"\u003eBookings must be made via the Tekapo Springs website using the exclusive promo code \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW205411641 BCX0\"\u003eMATARIKI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW205411641 BCX0\"\u003eMACKENZIE. 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