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Dr Shane Reti
1 May 2025

Antarctic climate mission extended to 14 years

As New Zealand experienced severe southerly gales and flooding this morning, new funding was announced to continue climate change science in Antarctica. Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, Dr Shane Reti, was in Chri… Read More

28102022 NZHMSARDERNICE38 Photo Mike Scott
1 April 2025

New funding boosts Antarctic science and collaboration

In an exciting development for Antarctic and Southern Ocean research, Antarctica New Zealand has received new Strategic Catalyst funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Up to five million dollars … Read More

Ice sheet modeling Bella Zeldis
29 March 2025

University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka I Study will improve predictions of ice sheet movement

A University of Otago – Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study is developing innovative methods to accurately predict how ice sheets and glaciers are deforming and moving. Read More

Scott Base December 2024
11 March 2025

Scott Base Redevelopment seeks main contractor for reset

The redevelopment of Scott Base has made a significant step forward with the issue of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to engage a main contractor to participate in the design and delivery of the project. Antarctica New Zealand Boar… Read More

Jordy Hendrikx
19 February 2025

New Chief Executive for Antarctica New Zealand

Antarctica New Zealand is pleased to announce that, following an extensive search, Professor Jordy Hendrikx has been appointed as the new Chief Executive. Antarctica New Zealand Board Chair, Leon Grice, says Prof Hendrikx will b… Read More

Scott Base is calling
18 February 2025

Scott Base is calling

Are you ready to answer the call of the ice? Antarctica New Zealand is looking for a crew of 40 to join Scott Base for the 2025/26 research season. New Zealand’s small but mighty research station needs engineers, tradies, fieldie… Read More

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