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18 February 2026

SWAIS2C I Record-breaking sediment core provides unprecedented evidence of West Antarctic Ice Sheet retreat

A New Zealand co-led international team has drilled the longest-ever sediment core from under an ice sheet, providing a record stretching back millions of years that will help climate scientists forecast the fate of the ice sheet… Read More

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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

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