EarthFest Day: Whakarūaumoko | Active Earth

EarthFest Taranaki is an opportunity to celebrate the Earth Sciences and the opening of Puke Ariki’s newest permanent exhibit — Whakarūaumoko: Active Earth.
The Earth Science community is pulling together, bringing rocks to the people and people to the rocks!
Come and meet rocks, minerals, and geologists, see what they see, and discover how they interpret the world around them.

Deep Earth Echoes
Steve Morice & Michele D’Ath-Woodd, SeisMomentum Ltd
Jump into a seismic experience with Dr. Steve and discover how earthquakes happen and how they are measured. Learn to identify faults below the earth’s surface, and try your hand at Piecing the Plates puzzles.

Now THAT'S Volcanic!
Jon Procter, Massey University
Take a closer look at what Taranaki Mounga has to offer. Discover what our volcanoes are made of and explore pieces of our landscape up super close!

Rocks at the Ready with the Taranaki Rockhounds
Taranaki Lapidary and Mineral Club
Our local Rockhounds handle rocks in ways most of us cannot imagine. From rough and ready to tumbled and polished, learn about the true beauty behind the rough.

Experts What?
Michele D’Ath-Woodd
What do geoscientists do all day? Far more than you might think! Explore the hidden corners of geoscience and see what could be in your future.

Colouring corners, games and activities and reading refuge. Earthy activities for tamariki and whānau of all ages on EarthFest Day. Join us!