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17 August 2007

WINFLY - SUNRISE SIGNALS START OF FLIGHTS TO ICE

The first sunrise over Scott Base heralds the start of flights into Antarctica next week, following four months of total darkness and six months of isolation for New Zealand's winter-over team on the Ice.  For more information go to the press release.

8 August 2007

INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR PROJECTS ANNOUNCED

Six exciting research projects touching on climate change and protecting the fragile Antarctic environment have been approved to mark International Polar Year. For more information go to the press release.

25 July 2007

NEW CLOTHING RANGE

Antarctica New Zealand has joined forces with Christchurch company Earth Sea Sky to produce a new range of extreme cold weather clothing. For more information go to the press release.

25 July 2007

STATEMENT OF INTENT 2007-2010

Antarctica New Zealand has published its Statement of Intent 2007-2010, which sets out its activities over the next 3 years.

3 July 2007

SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Three of New Zealand's emerging science minds were announced tonight as recipients of Antarctica New Zealand's 2007 Postgraduate Research Scholarship Programme.  For more information go to the press release.

29 June 2007

FIFTY YEARS IS JUST THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG

A one-off conference next week will celebrate 50 years of success in Antarctica and look ahead to an even more successful future.  Antarctica: 50 Years on the Ice - Just the Tip of the Iceberg will be held in Wellington from 2-6 July.  For more information go to the press release.

18 May 2007

EXTENDED ANTARCTIC SEASON

Antarctica New Zealand, in co-ordination with the New Zealand Defence Force, will extend its 2007-08 Antarctic summer season until mid-April, beyond the usual mid-February close. Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 aircraft will be used to make the first ever late-season flights. For more information go to the press release.

14 May 2007

2007-2008 ANTARCTIC ARTS FELLOWS ANNOUNCED

New Zealand author Tessa Duder and multi-media artist Ronnie van Hout are the two recipients of the 2007-08 Artists to Antarctica fellowships. For more information go to the press release.