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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1969 70 Pamela Young first woman in New Zealand programme also visits South Pole
11 February 2025

Celebrating women in science

From the scientists to our staff, there are so many impressive women who contribute to New Zealand's Antarctic research programme. A few notable wahine paved the way, and their achievements are recognised at Scott Base with scie… Read More

Scott Base skier
23 January 2025

Scott Base unites for 24 hour skiathon

At first glance it looks like any Kiwi club ski field – except this one is open for 24 hours, the sun doesn’t go down and it’s the middle of summer. Staff and researchers at Antarctica’s Scott Base took time out from the busy sci… Read More

Annual Report cover
26 November 2024

A year in review: the 2023-24 Annual Report

Antarctica New Zealand has released its 23-24 Annual Report. The report sets out the Crown Entity’s strategic priorities, how these have been achieved and its financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024. Here are some o… Read More

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