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US Ambassador John Udall was on the Island to celebrate 150 years of US-NZ scientific collaboration.
This partnership has fostered a legacy of collaboration and innovation that has significantly contributed to the scientific advancements of both nations. The genesis of this partnership dates back to the 1874 Transit of Venus, an astronomical event that captured the global scientific community’s attention due to its rarity and significance in helping measure the vast distances in our solar system using the technology of the era.
The Embassy, Massey University, Universities NZ, and others will host several commemorative events throughout the year, including the opening of a special photographic exhibition in October at the Chatham Islands Museum in collaboration with Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University, offering a visual journey through the decades of cooperation and the groundbreaking achievements that have emerged from this alliance.
The Ambassador visited the 1874 Transit of Venus site at Port Hutt, met with Council, and had a visit to Te One School among many other activities.
Find lots of great pictures of the visit(external link) and learn more about his visit on the US Embassy Facebook page(external link) and on the US Embassy website(external link).
