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Michael Shapland DSD
15 October 2024

New GM appointed to lead Antarctic Operations

From South Sudan to the United States and now Scott Base. Antarctica New Zealand is thrilled to announce Michael Shapland DSD has been appointed as the organisation’s new General Manager of Antarctic Operations. His role overse… Read More

Adelie Peekaboo Anthony Powell
8 October 2024

A taste of Antarctica comes to Ōtautahi Christchurch

From gelato to art, and a fun-filled family day, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Days of Ice. As the Scott Base team gears up for a busy summer of science, Ōtautahi Christchurch—one of the world’s five Antarctic gat… Read More

Eva Nielsen dataset ripped Canterbury U
3 October 2024

Significant warming of Ross Sea region

University of Canterbury - PhD student Eva Nielsen created a new dataset of Antarctica’s temperatures over the past 20 years. "The Ross Sea region is warming a lot." Read More

One of the last C-130H flights to Antarctica.
3 October 2024

Antarctica says goodbye to Fat Albert

RNZ - This month marks the end of an era for some of the Royal New Zealand Airforce's trusty old work horses, the Hercules C-130H aircraft, affectionately known as Fat Albert. Air commodore Andy Scott spoke to RNZ's Susana Lei'at… Read More

Erebus Glacier Al Chapman
1 October 2024

Explore the gateway to Antarctica

Celebrate Christchurch’s connection to Antarctica with interactive activities, speakers and films for Days of Ice. Read More

C 17 open day in Christchurch
30 September 2024

Antarctic-related activities boost New Zealand’s economy

Antarctic-related activities based in New Zealand contributed nearly a quarter of a billion dollars to the New Zealand economy last year. Antarctica New Zealand has released a report that analyses the economic impact of Antarctic… Read More

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