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25 August 2021

Antarctica New Zealand COVID-19 update

As we are currently in Alert Level Four, our Christchurch office is closed and our staff are working from home.Antarctica New Zealand has essential business status, this is to allow our warehouse team to continue to get critical … Read More

Nick Murdoch
18 August 2021

DHL | Delivered. goes sub-zero with Nick Murdoch for Antarctic Logistics

The Logistics Manager for the redevelopment of the Scott Base Antarctic research station reveals what it's like delivering the goods to the coldest, harshest place on Earth. Read More

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19 July 2021

Feedback sought on Antarctic and Southern Ocean Research Directions and Priorities

Consultation opens today (19 July) on Aotearoa New Zealand’s directions and priorities for Antarctic research for the decade ahead.The draft document has a vision for excellent and impactful science that addresses the urgent need… Read More

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15 July 2021

RNZAF medically evacuates person from Antarctica in high-risk mission

A Royal New Zealand Air Force aircraft has completed a high-risk mission to evacuate an injured person from Antarctica.The C-130 Hercules, with 13 crew on board, including two Defence Force medical personnel, left Christchurch la… Read More

Newshub
15 July 2021

Revealed: Scott Base rebuild cost comes with warnings over project size and scale

The difficult construction job will begin in New Zealand before it's shipped to the Antarctic. Three new buildings will be shipped there before they're rolled onto the ice at Ross Island."We are intending to build it in New Zeala… Read More

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