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Buffeted by wind, history and amazing people
The final job in saving Sir Edmund Hillary’s hut in Antarctica has been completed, with the help of a violin maker-turned-engineer determined to do his bit for the planet. Suzanne McFadden reports.
Antarctica pumps $178 million into NZ economy
A new report estimates Antarctic-related activities pump $178 million into the New Zealand economy with Canterbury the major beneficiary.
PR - Antarctic connection adding considerable value to the Canterbury and New Zealand economies
A report released today estimates Antarctic-related activities bring $125 million to the Canterbury economy and $178 million to the New Zealand economy.
Winter Over Blogs 2015-16 Season
Read all about what it's really like to winter over at Scott Base via our Domestic/Media Vonny Sprey's blog here.
What's happening in Antarctica - Community Engagement Programme
For the past six-decades, the New Zealand Antarctic programme has taken media, artists and educators to Scott Base to help tell the story of New Zealand's role in Antarctica. John MacDonald talks with Jeanine Foster on the programme.
Can you help us tell the story?
For the past six-decades, the New Zealand Antarctic programme has taken media, artists and educators to Scott Base to help tell the story of New Zealand’s role in Antarctica.
Beautiful drone footage of right whales off coast of NZ
University of Otago researchers have released stunning drone footage of right whales frolicking off the coast of the Auckland Islands.