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ICEFEST
17.05.2012
The New Zealand IceFest, a biennial celebration of the country's links with Antarctica, will be held in Christchurch this year. The full story can be found here.
SCOTT BASE MARMITE SURPLUS
16.05.2012
While New Zealand weathers an earthquake-induced Marmite drought, the 14 staff wintering at Scott Base are basking in an oversupply of the yeast spread. The full story can be found here.
NZ LEADER IN ANTARCTIC AFFAIRS
07.05.2012
A recent study published in the journal Polar Research indicates that New Zealand is one of the leading nations in science and policy making within the Antarctic Treaty system. The full press release can be found here .
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Antarctica New Zealand is the Crown Entity responsible for developing, managing and executing New Zealand Government activities in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean, in particular the Ross Dependency. Antarctica New Zealand manages Scott Base, New Zealand’s Antarctic research station. It maintains New Zealand’s operational presence in the Ross Dependency for the benefit of present and future generations of New Zealanders. Key activities include supporting scientific research, conserving the intrinsic values of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean and raising public awareness (in part through arts, media and youth programmes) of the international significance of the continent.
Scott Base Webcam
| The Scott Base camera looks towards the Hanger at centre with the Carpenter’s Shop at right. Vehicles can be seen at the hitching post at lower left. Read More | ![]() |

