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14 February 2022

Exploring Antarctica’s hidden under-ice rivers and their role in future sea-level rise

Underneath Antarctica’s vast ice sheets there’s a network of rivers and lakes. This is possible because of the insulating blanket of ice above, the flow of heat from within the Earth, and the small amount of heat generated as the… Read More

Geomag hut lifted onto Ocean Giant
9 February 2022

Science and machinery, with a side of sauce

The annual ship resupply of Scott Base is underway – among this year’s cargo are prefabricated science buildings, construction machinery, and a snow-going PistenBully – complete with sled and pontoon skis. All up, there’s 24 cont… Read More

Aotearoa docked at Lyttelton
4 February 2022

NZ Navy's new replenishment vessel sails on maiden voyage to Antarctica

This won’t just be Aotearoa’s first trip to Antarctica. It’s the first time in more than 50 years that a Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) ship will be conducting an Antarctic resupply of McMurdo Station and Scott Base. Read More

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20 January 2022

SBR Update | January 2022

We welcome our new Project Director and celebrate 65 years of Scott Base Read More

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19 January 2022

The new face rebuilding Scott Base

Antarctica New Zealand has a new Project Director steering the redevelopment of New Zealand’s home on the ice. Jon Ager has been brought on to lead the delivery of the Scott Base Redevelopment project and manage Antarctica New Ze… Read More

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