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1 December 2022

Save the date! New Zealand – Australia Antarctic Science Conference 2023

We're excited to announce the dates for the New Zealand – Australia Antarctic Science Conference 2023. Next year's conference will take place from 25-28 July. It will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch, New Zealand, one of the worl… Read More

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30 November 2022

Science Update - November 2022

Reports from the teams in the field, research highlights and a warm welcome in Timaru. Read More

Herc on the ice NZDF
30 November 2022

Recovery from the ice

Suffering a maintenance problem on the icy runways of Antarctica is not ideal. But when a major propeller fault on a C-130 Hercules aircraft recently occurred, a dedicated team of maintainers flew to the frozen continent to fix i… Read More

NIWA balloon launch
28 November 2022

Antarctic launch a success

NIWA Lauder-based atmospheric technician Dr Penny Smale has carried out many balloon launches in her time, but last week was the first time she had done so from the Antarctic. Read More

Building Scott Base in Minecraft
28 November 2022

Timaru school kids experience Antarctica through Minecraft

Hundreds of Timaru school students are getting the opportunity to experience Antarctica from the comfort of their homes. They’ve taken plans for the nearly $350 million Scott Base rebuild, which is due to begin in Timaru next yea… Read More

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8 November 2022

Farewell, Art Brown

Antarctica New Zealand bids a fond farewell to Art Brown, former NSF representative in New Zealand. Arthur ‘Art’ Brown, legendary in Antarctic circles, passed away peacefully on 5th November 2022, aged 87 years. Art dedicated ne… Read More

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