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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jul 3

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Magnetic Leaves Bioblitz | NZ Science Festival

Join us for a unique citizen science experience, and uncover the hidden story of Dunedin’s air quality.

scifest.org.nz

nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jul 3

Are you ready for ONE BIG BIOBLITZ this weekend?

Due to a number of circumstances, including cold and potentially wet weather on Saturday, the CitSciNZ Bioblitz is will merge with the Magnetic Leaves Bioblitz. Join us at 📍 Woodhaugh Gardens on 📅 Sunday 6 July from 11am - 3pm.

Sign up link below!

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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jul 3

We're thrilled that you had a great time! 😍

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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jul 3

This is happening on Sunday! :D You can still go if you can

nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jul 3

🧇 Preeesenting our Women in Science Brunch speakers!

🫐 Treat yourself to a delightful Sunday morning brunch, some casual networking, and short talks from these awe-inspiring women. 🎤

Seats are running out so book while you can: scifest.org.nz/programme/wo...

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Laurie Winkless @lauriewinkless.bsky.social · Jul 2

Resharing my latest RNZ segment (from yesterday). In 10 mins, we covered global warming, moth migration, and prediction chemo effectiveness.
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Earth traps more heat, star-navigating moths, chemo gene test

Science commentator Laurie Winkless joins Kathryn to talk about how the Earth is trapping more heat in the atmosphere and what happens when its energy balance is out of alignment.

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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jul 2

‼️ We've reopened slots for the CitSciNZ Bioblitz happening on 📅 5 July, 10am-2pm 📍 Woodhaugh Gardens

Book for FREE here: scifest.org.nz/programme/ci...

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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 30

Looking forward to your session later today! 🖋️

Ryn @rynrichmond.bsky.social · Jun 30

So excited for my poetry event tomorrow with @nzscifest.bsky.social ! Many thanks to the city of literature. People said it's cold here, but I think my Minnesota heart can handle it. 😆 check things out! scifest.org.nz/programme

2025 Programme | NZ Science Festival

For over 20 years the New Zealand International Science Festival has played a vital role in making science exciting and accessible to kids and families.

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Hannah @hkmolloy.bsky.social · Jun 27

Listening to Dr Michelle Thaller at the @nzscifest.bsky.social launch and she's making us cry. We *all* contain atoms from millions of stars that died and released their whole selves back into the universe.

"You're a whole galaxy. This is the only chance the universe has to see through your eyes."

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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 24

🪽 Join Orokonui staff for a talk about their translocations to return lost species in Returning Taoka. Hear about the highs and lows of this work, and the science behind making these immense projects a success.

📅 4 July 4pm-5pm
📍 Orokonui Ecosanctuary
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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 24

🦭 Explore current research on sea lions & have a say for a sustainable future in Living Alongside Pakake. Hear from the Otago Uni Marine Sciences & Marine Megafauna Research Group, and Coastal People Southern Skies

📅 3 & 4 July 12pm-3pm
📍 Festival Hub at Meridian Mall
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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 24

🐧 Join the The Opera science tour to explore our eco-reserve, learn about conservation, and take part in a bird count.
📅 29 June & 6 July, 3pm-4.30pm
📍 The OPERA 45 Pakihau Road, Portobello, Harington Point
scifest.org.nz/programme/sc...

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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 24

Join nature nerd Jenny Chandler for a gentle guided talk that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvinated in Into the Green: Nature for Wellbeing

📅 28 June 1-2.30pm, 1 July, 2pm-3.30pm, 2 July 10am-11.30am, 4 July 12pm-1pm, 6 July 11am-12.30pm
📍 Woodhaugh Gardens
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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 24

Have you taken your Vitamin Tree and Vitamin Sea this week? Do you have a critter deficiency? Worry not! We've got a fantastic lineup of wildlife events starting this Saturday just for you.

Check out what we've got lined up for you starting this Saturday 👇

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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 24

Come onboard the MV Sootychaser for a journey through the heart of Dunedin's extinct volcano! 🌋

Port to Port Cruises is holding special trips for the school holidays: Exploring Dunedin's Extinct Volcano.

📅 6 July, 10am-11am AND 11.30am - 12.30pm

Limited spaces:
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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 24

Trace the roots of the internet and listen to how its foundations were quietly laid under Cold War secrecy with Dr Noel Packard in Making Internet History More Visible.
📅 1 July, 2pm-3pm & 2 July 11am-12pm
📍 Festival Hub in Meridian Mall

Register for the FREE event 👇
scifest.org.nz/programme/ma...

Event shares internet’s military development

Covert military origins beneath today’s worldwide computer network will be revealed in two talks. Interdisciplinary social scientist Dr Noel...

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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 24

Celebrate Otago's Engineering Heritage: book launch
📅 2 July, 5:30-6:30pm
📍 University Book Shop 378 Great King Street, North Dunedin, Dunedin
scifest.org.nz/programme/ce...

These events are FREE but booking is required through the links above.

nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 24

Looking for a good yarn? We've got storytime for kids and adults! 📚

Science Storytime with University Book Shop
📅 1-4 July, 9:30-10:00am
📍 Festival Hub - Seminar Space in Meridian Mall
scifest.org.nz/programme/sc...

These events are FREE but booking is required through the links above.

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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 24

🌻 You may be keen to hear the life of Jean Stevens, a pioneering NZ hybridiser of irises and leucadendrons, from award-winning author and technical storyteller Karen Wrigglesworth.
📅 3 July 2025, 2pm-3pm
📍 Festival Hub at Meridian Mall

Register for this FREE seminar:
scifest.org.nz/programme/je...

nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 24

📍 NOW AT Prohibition Smokehouse
10 The Octagon, Central Dunedin, Dunedin
📅 6 July, 10.30am-12.30pm

This is your sign to expand your science network! While having an AH-mazing buffet of pancakes, fresh fruits, mimosas, coffee, and more!

Book your seat here: scifest.org.nz/programme/wo...

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Women in Science Brunch | NZ Science Festival

Calling all women in science! Join us for Sunday morning brunch, casual networking and short talks from women in a range of science careers.

scifest.org.nz

nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 24

‼️ We've got updates for the Women in Science Brunch!

🎤 Rachael Rayner, Science Explainer will be your hilarious MC for the brunch. Rachel is a science communicator, writer and performer with a passion for wonder and an appetite for facts. We can't hype her enough!

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Women in Science Brunch | NZ Science Festival

Calling all women in science! Join us for Sunday morning brunch, casual networking and short talks from women in a range of science careers.

scifest.org.nz

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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 24

Write Your Own Science Poetry
📅 2 July, 2pm-4.30pm
📍 Otago Museum - H.D. Skinner Annex

Join Rachel Rayner on a journey through the realms of science poetry. We’ll dive into the rules and methods of poetry (so we know what to break) and enjoy highlights from the thriving science poetry scene.

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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 24

Sestinas for Science
📅 1 July, 1pm-3pm
📍 Dunedin Public Library

This is you chance to read examples, collaborate, and write individual sestinas, focused on a science topic from astronomy to zoology. Suitable for poets and scientists alike who enjoy a bit of a challenge. With Ryn Richmond Writes.

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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 24

✒️ Merge your love for arts and science with our poetry events! Time to get some creative juices flowing and meet other poets (of all levels 📜), scientists (of all fields ✨), and everything in between.

Book your tickets here:
scifest.org.nz/programme/se...
and
scifest.org.nz/programme/wr...

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nzscifest.bsky.social @nzscifest.bsky.social · Jun 24

How does Emersons Brewery go from grains 🌾 to good times 🍻?

💬 Take the Sip & Science tour through Emerson’s Brewery looking at the science of brewing and fermentation. 🍺

We've got events for adults, too! Sign up for this brewery tour here:
scifest.org.nz/programme/si...