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Icebreak out
5 July 2019

Significant funding boost for Kiwi Antarctic research programmes

A funding boost for Antarctic research programmes will be vital in helping to understand the impact of climate change on New Zealand and our global partner, an expert says. On Tuesday, the Antarctic Science Platform announced a $… Read More

SB concept
5 July 2019

Antarctica's Scott Base to get $250 million upgrade

New Zealand's Antarctic scientific outpost, Scott Base, is set for a major multi-million dollar redevelopment. Designs for the new-look, 10,000 square metre complex have been unveiled today. The $250 million dollar scientific com… Read More

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5 July 2019

Icebergs on ice

A much anticipated delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables has arrived at Scott Base in Antarctica. The fresh supplies are a rare treat for the 12 hardy Kiwis wintering over at our home on the ice. A US Airforce C17 Globemaster ar… Read More

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3 July 2019

Dramatic loss in Antarctic sea ice concerns NASA

NASA scientists are concerned about a dramatic fall in the extent of sea ice around Antarctica. The frozen area circling the continent has plunged from a record high to a record low in just three years. (Newshub) Read More

Scott Base preferred design
28 June 2019

First look at our coolest redevelopment

Antarctica New Zealand is delighted to share what a new Scott Base could look like. As part of Budget 2019 the Government has committed $18.5 million for the next phase of the Scott Base Redevelopment project. This funding, whi… Read More

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