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Antarctica New Zealand is the government agency responsible for carrying out New Zealand's activities in Antarctica, supporting world leading science and environmental protection. Our vision is: Antarctica and the Southern Ocean – valued, protected, understood.

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10 February 2026

Science Minister boosts Antarctic tech as the world's cryosphere scientists gather in Wellington

The world's climate scientists are gathering in Wellington this week to discuss how climate change-induced ice melt could accelerate sea-level rise, increase flooding, and cause more intense storms in Aotearoa and across the glob… Read More

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12 December 2025

SWAIS2C: Mission for ancient climate clues beneath 500m of Antarctic ice

An international team has set up a remote camp on the ice 700 km from Scott Base to attempt to drill for mud and rocks holding critical insights about the fate of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet in our warming world. The vast West … Read More

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30 November 2025

NZ and US deepen Antarctic science partnership

New joint research initiatives focused on climate and ecosystem change expand the long-standing collaboration between New Zealand and the United States on Antarctic science and logistics. Science, Innovation and Technology Minist… Read More

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27 November 2025

Antarctic Science Platform Impact Portfolio Goes Live

Antarctica is changing—and the science shows why it matters for all of us. The Antarctic Science Platform has launched its Impact Portfolio, a comprehensive synthesis of seven years of research. This resource makes complex scienc… Read More

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11 November 2025

Antarctica New Zealand Annual Report 2024/25

The Antarctica New Zealand's Annual Report 2024/25 is now available. It provides an overview of our key achievements, financial performance and strategic direction over the past year. This year’s report also highlights progress o… Read More

Mighty Indeed - Jacqui Stuart
17 July 2025

Mighty Indeed: Sea ice scientists shine in award-winning film

Antarctic science has hit the big screen in this year’s national Doc Edge Festival, with the story of three women studying sea ice near Scott Base taking home two awards. Mighty Indeed premiered at HOYTS EntX in Antarctic Gatewa… Read More

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