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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

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

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

RNZ - When New Zealand photographer Stuart Robertson broke his leg, it gave him the opportunity to go through the thousands of photos he had taken in Antarctica. He had been to Antarctica twice - using the lens of his grandfather… Read More

The deep greens of McMurdo Sound sea-ice algae, brilliant glacial blues of Mt Erebus, and every shade of white imaginable – the colours of Antarctica have come to life as they dance across the walls of Leica Galleries in Melbourn… Read More

At this time of year, as the sun rises over Antarctica, a “hole” opens up in Earth’s ozone layer. The ozone layer is a vital planetary boundary that protects all life on Earth from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet radiation. But as… Read More