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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

Science Update 1
30 September 2024

Science Update - September 2024

There's only been eight readings in 26 years, and Scott Base has just managed to capture the ninth! Find out what the readings are of and check out this season's science programme in the Science Update. Read More

Stuff Paul Woodgate1
27 September 2024

Spirit of Service Awards: Woody wins!

We are stoked to say that our legendary logistics manager, Paul Woodgate, known as Woody to Antarcticans, has received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the public service. The accolade recognises individuals who have made an ext… Read More

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