Supporting world leading science and environmental protection
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.
Featured Press Releases
New Zealand and Switzerland team up for Antarctic science
Antarctica New Zealand and the Swiss Polar Institute have officialised their cooperation in polar science. The two programmes signed a Memorandum of Arrangement (MoA) in Auckland on Monday 8 July, which will facilitate the develo… Read More
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
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
