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Sarah airriess
15 April 2020

Ex-Dinsney animator brings Antarctic story to life

After working on Frozen and Big Hero 6, Sarah Airriess left Hollywood to create a graphic novel adaptation on The Worst Journey in the World Read More

Rory project
8 April 2020

"Positive mindset, optimisim and a bottomless pit of patience and tolerance"

Rory O'Connor talks to the project about life at Scott Base during the Covid-19 pandemic and how they handle 13 months of isolation on ice. Read More

Rory O Connor
7 April 2020

Jigsaws and curiosity: An insight into coping in coronavirus lockdown from the most isolated place on earth

When the South Pole is a closer neighbour than the head office in Christchurch, you know you are in a remote and isolated place. Read More

Scott Base-Nav
24 March 2020

Antarctica New Zealand Update

Antarctica New Zealand is closely monitoring the unfolding situation. Our priority is the wellbeing and safety of our staff, and keeping Antarctica COVID-19 free. Our senior leadership team is meeting regularly via video conferen… Read More

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23 March 2020

Update from the ice

Ryan Bridge spoke with Rory O'Connor stationed at Scott Base in Antarctica being the last place on earth to be completely free from any Covid-19 virus.Listen here Read More

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