An archaeo-astronomy presentation planned for Tauranga is being postponed due to adverse weather.

Gary Spark, president of the Hawke's Bay Astronomical Society and Hawke's Bay Holt Planetarium director, was expected to speak about his time touring Peru.

'In 1997, I had the opportunity to go on a specialist astronomical tour of Peru.

'We visited sites that were well known and one that few members of the public had ever seen. In my talk I will share some of my images and some of the ideas that we discussed during the trip.”

The Tauranga Astronomical Society says with wild weather hitting the region and the risk of travelling, it has made the decision to postpone the presentation by Gary Sparks until July 26.

'We have also decided to cancel tonight's meeting due to the adverse weather and likely poor attendance. No telescope viewing would be possible.

'We apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment.”