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2024/25 Traverse
12 November 2024

International team launch second attempt to drill deep for Antarctic climate clues

Kiwi climate researchers are part of an ambitious mission to recover critical geological records to help forecast future sea-level rise. The first team members have embarked on a 1128 km journey across the Ross Ice Shelf to set u… Read More

Paddy Rietveld at Cape Royds
7 November 2024

RNZ | Cooking in the coldest environment on earth

It's a cold and unhospitable place but people living in Antarctica got to eat. Chef Paddy Rietveld has just returned to New Zealand after spending a year at Scott Base cooking up meals for the few residents there. Read More

Science Update 1
4 November 2024

Science Update - October 2024

Science at Scott Base, Days of Ice celebrations and welcome to our new General Manager of Antarctic Operations. Read More

Michael Shapland DSD - headshot
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

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