Scott Base staff in front of Mt Discovery Photo by Anthony Powell

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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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Scott Base Redevelopment Stage 1 of the masterplan complete
16 June 2025

New construction partner announced for Scott Base Redevelopment

Antarctica New Zealand is pleased to announce LT McGuinness has been selected as the Early Contractor Engagement (ECE) contractor to assist with the design and delivery of the Scott Base Redevelopment. With over 70 years of cons… Read More

Crozier NZ US Jackets Emperors
13 May 2025

Workshop to discuss new NZ-US science funding

Antarctic researchers are invited to attend an in-person workshop on 30 May in Christchurch to learn about the new Strategic Catalyst funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Up to five million do… Read More

Dr Shane Reti
1 May 2025

Antarctic climate mission extended to 14 years

As New Zealand experienced severe southerly gales and flooding this morning, new funding was announced to continue climate change science in Antarctica. Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, Dr Shane Reti, was in Chri… Read More

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