12 -17 August 2025 Plus Pre-Festival Presentations – 11th August Science exists in our everyday lives: Ocean, land, animals, weather, plants, history, and so much more. The Chatham Islands are among the best places on earth to learn all the fascinating things and why they matter to us. Join us and get ready for a feast of science-inspired events including various talks, displays and activities related to the Chatham Islands. What you can expect at the Festival of Science Monday 11th August – Pre-Festival Evening Presentations The first night of the festival will start off with a bang, where we will enjoy an evening listening to some amazing and insightful speakers to kick the festivities off. Tuesday Night – Presentations READ MORE
October Update
Tourism Chatham Islands E-Newsletter October 2020 Kia ora Welcome What an interesting few months it has been. Firstly, the closure of tourism on the Island through Covid-19 and now the complete reverse with some accommodation operators indicating they have very few gaps through till the end of June 2021. Everyone is still very mindful of the future and the uncertain times ahead. Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Visit Last month we welcomed Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Stephen England-Hall and Industry Relations Manager Paul Yeo. This provided an ideal opportunity to show them some of the attractions, meet people involved in the industry, Council, Enterprise Trust, Iwi and Imi and get an understanding of tourism on the Island. We are READ MORE