Nau mai, haere mai
Welcome to EarthFest
We can't wait to share our passion for all things Earth science with you!
The aim of EarthFest is to be an unprecedented public showcase of the science and technology used to study our dynamic planet. Through interactive activities, displays and demonstrations, we want to share the excitement of discovering something new about the Earth around you.
With a particular focus on activities for tamariki (children), rangatahi (young people), and their whānau (families), our goal is to help people engage with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and build connections between Earth science and their everyday lives, to ignite interest and (hopefully) inspire future careers!
EarthFest is for everyone
We're doing our best to make EarthFest a welcoming place for all.
The festival venue is wheelchair accessible.
We welcome people of all ages, races, cultures, backgrounds, gender preferences and identities.
While we hope the festival will be just as enjoyable for neurodiverse members of our community, we caution that some people may find periodic announcements over the PA system and/or excited crowds unsettling. We recommend sensory-sensitive individuals come first thing in the morning when the festival will be quieter (we will have "quiet time" with no announcements from 9:00 - 9:50am) and potentially also less crowded.
Please help us ensure a safe and enjoyable festival for all
by following our EarthFest Code of Conduct:
Do:
Be respectful of all people and equipment.
Follow the instructions of all venue staff, festival volunteers, exhibitors and demonstrators.
Take your rubbish home with you or place it in the bins provided.
Bring your family and friends...and a camera!
Don't:
Hog the exhibits. There's plenty of things to see and do so please make sure others get a turn.
Run, or barge past other people. There's plenty of time and space for all.
Smoke or drink. EarthFest is a smoke-free and alcohol-free event.
What is Earth science?
From its molten core to melting ice caps, the Earth underpins our very existence. We use Earth science to understand it.
From the origins of life to the resources of tomorrow, Earth science uses a multidisciplinary approach and a range of STEM subjects to study the Earth's history, materials and processes. In this way, Earth science informs our knowledge and identity as human beings, and is helping us progress toward a safer, more sustainable society.