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Our communications team helps raise awareness and understanding about Antarctica New Zealand’s activities and the important science we support. We are passionate about inspiring people to connect with Antarctica through knowledge and collaboration and sharing stories from the ice.

Media Enquiries
If you are a media organisation or a journalist seeking more information or assistance with a story please contact Deborah.

Deborah Diaz
Senior Communications Advisor
D.Diaz@antarcticanz.govt.nz

+64 3 357 8846

+64 27 213 5848



Featured Press Releases

Starlink kit on its perch at Scott Base Credit Ed Anscombe
28 April 2023

Starlink for Scott Base – but no phones during dinner!

New Zealand’s remotest outpost is now just a video call away with Antarctica New Zealand installing Starlink at Scott Base to improve connectivity. The aim is to give scientists access to modern digital software tools while they … Read More

Existing turbines at Crater Hill 2019 20
12 April 2023

New turbines for the windiest continent

Ross Island, Antarctica is set to receive three new state-of-the-art wind turbines that will power the future Scott Base with more than 90% renewable energy. Three EWT turbines (type DW54X-1MW) have been selected to replace the t… Read More

Big Lift Shipping MC Class Vessel new base
3 March 2023

Antarctic voyage to echo history

The countdown is on! The specialist ship that will deliver the new Scott Base research station to Antarctica has been booked for January 2027 – exactly 70 years after the original base opened in 1957. Antarctica New Zealand and L… Read More

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