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Commemorating the Erebus disaster, an update on avian influenza and Scott Base's busy science schedule. Read More

Flying one of the new Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) C-130J-30 Hercules to Antarctica for the first time was like getting out of an old manual truck and into a new SUV, the pilot says. Monday’s flight, by NZ7011, carried c… Read More

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

Climate Change Minister Simon Watts is travelling to Antarctica this week to see the impacts of climate change first-hand and see New Zealand’s scientific work on the ice. “Antarctica is under increasing pressure from climate cha… Read More

Finance Minister and Associate Climate Change Minister Nicola Willis will travel to Antarctica next week to engage with international partners and scientists and to assess latest steps in the redevelopment of Scott Base. “New Zea… Read More

An international science team is on an urgent mission to find out if the West Antarctic ice sheet is already doomed, or whether there is still time to stop burning fossil fuels to prevent 4-5 metres of sea level rise. Read More