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Pressure ridges credit Andrea Foley via RNZ sea ice podcast
13 March 2025

RNZ l Voice of the Sea Ice 02: Antarctica's heartbeat

Step out on the sea ice just outside New Zealand’s Scott Base with researchers studying the physics of its annual cycle. The ocean freezes and melts - Antarctica’s heartbeat! - playing a huge role in controlling our planet’s clim… Read More

Scott Base December 2024
11 March 2025

Scott Base Redevelopment seeks main contractor for reset

The redevelopment of Scott Base has made a significant step forward with the issue of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to engage a main contractor to participate in the design and delivery of the project. Antarctica New Zealand Boar… Read More

Checking for crevasses
6 March 2025

RNZ l Voice of the Sea Ice 01: A land of ice and ambition

Welcome to Antarctica - a land of ice, extremes, and ambition. From historic expeditions to modern day science projects, Antarctic exploration is a unique, and dangerous, experience. We meet one researcher involved in an epic jou… Read More

Science Update 1
28 February 2025

Science Update - February 2025

An update on the NZ-Australia Antarctic Science Conference, scholarships applications are open and we have a new chief executive. Read the February Science Update here. Read More

Current Scott Base
24 February 2025

Chris Lynch Media I Antartica New Zealand launches nationwide recruitment drive

Antarctica New Zealand has launched a nationwide recruitment drive, calling for 40 people to join Scott Base for the 2025/26 research season. Read More

Scott Base AA sign by Anthony Powell medium
24 February 2025

RNZ I Dozens of jobs open up ... in Antarctica

Job openings so cool they are practically ice cold have opened up. Antarctica New Zealand is looking for a crew of 40 to join Scott Base for the 2025/26 research season - and you do not need to be a scientist. Read More

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