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11 October 2021

New ice drilling technology developed in Wellington on its way to Antarctica

A brand new piece of ice drilling technology developed in Wellington has begun its journey to Antarctica. It will help scientists understand the impact of climate change on the platelet ice crystals of the Southern Ocean. Read More

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8 October 2021

Antarctica NZ traverse team train for world's most extreme road trip

In the middle of a Christchurch industrial estate, eight climbers are gearing up to scale an Antarctic crevasse.As part of the summer traverse team for 2021, in two weeks time they will be flying to the Ross Sea to complete a 110… Read More

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30 September 2021

New lease of life for Antarctic sledges

Sometimes they just don’t make them like they used to.That’s certainly the case for three old timber sledges that have just been carefully maintained before they head back down to Scott Base for another busy season to help measur… Read More

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24 September 2021

Boomerang from Scott Base

One false start and they’re off!The first cohort of Scott Base staff flew out of Christchurch this morning for Antarctica – marking the start of New Zealand’s 2021/22 summer season.They NEARLY got there on Monday, but the Royal N… Read More

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